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Susegad Stories From Goa

Move over, Ikigai! Goa has its own philosophy that helps people live relaxed and balanced lives: the Susegad lifestyle. Join Clyde D’Souza (creative director and author of Susegad) as he travels beyond Goa’s beaches to discover hidden gems and chat with top changemakers who are currently building the brand new Goa. How has Goa turned into a top tourist destination, creative hub, and happy place? And how can you live the Goa life outside Goa? Tune in to live the Susegad life, no matter where you are!

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
35
Years Active
2022 - 2023
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2.11 How Sonia Shirsat Became the Ambassador of Goan Music to the World!

2.11 How Sonia Shirsat Became the Ambassador of Goan Music to the World!

Goa has a rich musical culture, and it has come to carry the legacy of Fado, the Portuguese music characterised by mournful tunes and lyrics. 

Join Clyde in conversation with Sonia Shirsat, an eminent…

00:59:53  |   Thu 04 May 2023
SUSEGAD SHOT 11: How Palacio Do Deao Became a site for History and Culinary Delight

SUSEGAD SHOT 11: How Palacio Do Deao Became a site for History and Culinary Delight

Goa has some of the most tasteful heritage properties, and yet, most of them remain in ruins. The Palacio Do Deao in Quepem, South Goa, is one exception. 

Clyde spends a day at this lavish mansion, un…

00:06:33  |   Thu 27 Apr 2023
2.10 Vivek Menezes on the diversity of the Goa Arts and Literature Festival

2.10 Vivek Menezes on the diversity of the Goa Arts and Literature Festival

India has a rich and diverse literary culture. Yet, why do writings from many regions like Goa and North-East remain unknown? 

Join Clyde in conversation with writer Vivek Menezes, the co-curator of t…

00:49:36  |   Thu 20 Apr 2023
SUSEGAD SHOT 10: Exploring Goa Through its Ferries!

SUSEGAD SHOT 10: Exploring Goa Through its Ferries!

At a time when traffic is becoming intolerable, Goans have the privilege of an alternative, especially soothing mode of transport - it’s ferries that have been delivering goods, people, and breathtak…

00:04:47  |   Fri 14 Apr 2023
2.09 How Jolynn Carneiro is promoting slow fashion through 'Nonsense Curry'

2.09 How Jolynn Carneiro is promoting slow fashion through 'Nonsense Curry'

Goa is an inspiration for playful creativity, and Jolynn Carneiro channels that into her brand ‘Nonsense Curry’, a quirky mix of slow fashion, repurposed crockery, and some feel-good tunes. 

From wear…

00:42:10  |   Thu 06 Apr 2023
SUSEGAD SHOT 9: 5 Ways To Enjoy A Goan Summer

SUSEGAD SHOT 9: 5 Ways To Enjoy A Goan Summer

Clyde D’Souza gives us excellent tips to combat the harsh Indian Summer in Goa!


Find out how and where to go berry picking in Goa. What is likely the most heavenly drink to cool off after a good round…

00:09:13  |   Thu 30 Mar 2023
2.08 Why Dr. Maryanne Lobo believes in healing with Goan superfoods!

2.08 Why Dr. Maryanne Lobo believes in healing with Goan superfoods!

From her childhood memories of foraging with her father and grandfather in Africa and learning about the medicinal properties of her bounty from her mother, Dr. Maryanne Lobo discovered more superfoo…

00:55:48  |   Thu 23 Mar 2023
SUSEGAD SHOT 8: Viva Urrak!

SUSEGAD SHOT 8: Viva Urrak!

Viva Urrak!

The nectar that will make you sway! 

Clyde D’Souza tells us about his other favorite drink (a close second after feni), urrak! A drink which is also called Jungle Juice is famously had duri…

00:06:15  |   Thu 16 Mar 2023
2.07 How Sanjeev Sardesai became the Hands-On-Historian!

2.07 How Sanjeev Sardesai became the Hands-On-Historian!

After being flabbergasted by the tourism in UK, Sanjeev Sardesai returned to his hometown only to promote tourism and heritage for free!

He worked for years and climbed the corporate ladder from being…

00:32:19  |   Thu 09 Mar 2023
SUSEGAD SHOT 7: Karvanda Treasure Hunt In Carmurlim

SUSEGAD SHOT 7: Karvanda Treasure Hunt In Carmurlim

Hidden in plain sight, guarded by red ants and thorns, Clyde D’Souza tells us about the sticky-sweet treat which grows on a shrub called Christ's thorn.

After the yearly church feast, Clyde D’Souza ta…

00:05:32  |   Thu 02 Mar 2023
2.06 How Natasha Fernandes is bringing the past back to life at MOCA!

2.06 How Natasha Fernandes is bringing the past back to life at MOCA!

Whisked away by the history and stories of her hometown, Natasha Fernandes is collecting the blocks of Goan, Christian history as a curator at the Museum of Christian Art. 

Her work has made way for s…

00:36:39  |   Fri 24 Feb 2023
SUSEGAD SHOT 6: Viva Carnival

SUSEGAD SHOT 6: Viva Carnival

Join the carnival, an excuse to party for 4 days in Goa! 

Clyde D’Souza invites us to the Viva carnival, which is celebrated worldwide, in places like Goa, Rio and Lisbon! During the 4 days of carniva…

00:06:15  |   Fri 17 Feb 2023
SUSEGAD SHOT 5: Midnight In Fontainhas

SUSEGAD SHOT 5: Midnight In Fontainhas

Walk through the insta famous, colourful Latin quarter in Panjim! 

Adding more colour to Fontainhas, Clyde D’Souza takes us on a walk through its streets at the break of dawn, where he explores the gl…

00:06:11  |   Fri 10 Feb 2023
2.05 How Clive Figueiredo documents the forgotten stories of Goan villages!

2.05 How Clive Figueiredo documents the forgotten stories of Goan villages!

Taken aback by the vast undocumented history of Goa, Clive Figueiredo is dedicated to document hidden gems and backstory to some of the most famous places in Goa!

On his instagram page Colvachronicles…

00:38:30  |   Thu 02 Feb 2023
SUSEGAD SHOT 4: Floating Feni Tour

SUSEGAD SHOT 4: Floating Feni Tour

You must have heard of wine tasting but have you ever heard of FENI TASTING?! 

Clyde D’Souza takes us through his experience of losing his way in Cansaulim and finding his way back to feni plantation,…

00:07:48  |   Fri 27 Jan 2023
2.04 How Emma Ryan introduced Goan cuisine to the UK in a compact tin!

2.04 How Emma Ryan introduced Goan cuisine to the UK in a compact tin!

Hooked by grandmother's secret spice blends, part Goan, London resident, Emma Ryan is keen on bringing Goan cuisine to homes across the globe. 

Her brand Yesterday's Curry, serves the spice blend of w…

00:29:48  |   Thu 19 Jan 2023
SUSEGAD SHOT 3: Ghost Stories of Goa with Chandrima Das

SUSEGAD SHOT 3: Ghost Stories of Goa with Chandrima Das

What's more 'Goa' than its ghost stories?

Clyde chats with Chandrima Das, bestselling horror author and creator of another one of Bound's podcasts, Rumors: Dark Lore From India. They swap versions of …

00:18:05  |   Fri 13 Jan 2023
2.03 How Tamsin Noronha is creating waves in the artworld with trash!

2.03 How Tamsin Noronha is creating waves in the artworld with trash!

While walking on the beach, trying to get over a creative block, Tamsin Noronha stumbled upon an “art supply'' which was abundant and available at her fingertips, TRASH, and started to create install…

00:33:13  |   Fri 06 Jan 2023
SUSEGAD SHOT 2: My Susegad Christmas

SUSEGAD SHOT 2: My Susegad Christmas

Susegad Santa Giveaway!!!

As Christmas is right around the corner, @bound and @clyde have come together to spread the christmas cheer with another giveaway! We are giving away signed copies of Clyde D…

00:08:07  |   Fri 23 Dec 2022
2.02 How Snigdha Manchanda brought us her trunk full of tea from Goa!

2.02 How Snigdha Manchanda brought us her trunk full of tea from Goa!

Susegad Santa is here with another GIVEAWAY!!!

We are collaborating with Tea Trunk and giving 2 lucky winners a Winter Bounty gift box containing Apple Spice Black Tea, Chamomile vanilla Candle and mu…

00:35:50  |   Fri 16 Dec 2022
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