The flawed foolish and fantastic Podcast (flawedfoolishandfantastic)

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community. In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to the courageous Gurchetan Singh Sandhu who's work under the UN banner to help prevent Child exploitation as well as activism for LGBTQI+ rights and equality has helped so many people. Gurchetan talks about growing up in Leicester, how a passion for activism from a young age has led him around the world, as well as discussing faith, acceptance and hopes for the future.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Gurinder Singh Mann a historian, author and researcher, who for a long time has inspired people through his work by encouraging discussion and discourse on Sikhi.

Gurinder talks about the books he has authored and other projects he has had the privilege to work on such as the Sikh museum initiative. He also speaks about the artefacts he has had the chance to see and great people he has had the opportunity to work with.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community. In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Amandeep Singh, who alongside being part of the 2 Singhs Podcast also works with Basics of Sikhi and many other institutions to help people understand Sikhi. Amandeep Singh talks about growing up in East London, his love for coffee and the amazing Ve6 cafe as well the great people in his life who have guided and helped him learn along the way both in life and with his journey into Sikhi.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Shamshere Singh who is co-founder of the national youth Sikh federation, Programme Director of the Khalistan Centre and a big part of creating the amazing film Battle of Amritsar.

In this episode (part 1 of 2) Shamshere Singh talks about his childhood and family, the national youth Sikh federation and his influences in Sikhi.

https://linktr.ee/anandpur www.battleofamritsar.com

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to the fantastically talented Amritpal Singh who's knowledge and ability with the tabla has inspired so many through his performances. Amritpal Singh discusses his journey, influences and the intricacies of the tabla as well as his time at university with Kamalpreet Singh.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Taran Singh, a creative entrepreneur and founder of Taran3D. A company who is use the latest AR and VR tech to create amazing immersive experiences.

Taran’s creations and immersive experiences have made our rich history come to life and have helped to visualise stories and concepts that we have been taught. Taran talks about how his belief and the stories in Sikh history have helped to inspire his creativity.

His journey from school to becoming a founder of a creative company in an industry which is using advancing tech is truly inspiring. 

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Baljinder Singh, who after moving to the UK from India and having been inspired by great Sikhs, has gone on to teach and shape the lives of young Sikhs in Leicester and the wider Sikh community. Baljinder Singh talks about moving from India and the difficulties this came with, to meeting Sangat and great teachers who helped him to find his faith as well as guide him to teach others.

Truly a kind and humble person who has so much to give to the world.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community. In this episode (part 2 of 2) Kuljit Singh talks about moving from Leicester to India with his family, the Seva they have been involved with and how it is helping them grow.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community. In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Harpreet Singh, who's openness surrounding mental health alcoholism and diversity, have helped to start and grow conversations on topics which our communities have historically and still to this day struggle to to open up about. Harpeet Singh talks about these topics as well as his own struggles growing up and his journey into Sikhi.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Rav Singh, who as you know from season 1, is already fantastic. Rav gives us an update on all the amazing new finds he has made and the new journeys he has been on.

We are in awe of the passion that Rav and the A little History of the Sikhs team have and how they are weaving our story together and bringing it to life.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Amar Singh Panesar, aka @RamblingsofaSikh , a historian, content creator and host of the Soch Podcast.

The Soch podcast in my flawed and foolish opinion is amazing, the wide range of topics and guests always makes you think and I would highly recommend listening.

In part 2 Amar Singh talks about how the podcast has grown over time, his favourite period of Sikh history and favourite books as well as some very cool future projects. https://linktr.ee/ramblingsofasikh

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community. This is the first ever episode that we filmed for the podcast. In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Herrai Singh. He speaks about his influences from family and wider the community and how they have led him to be involved in organisations, such as Sikh2inspire and the Ajit Akhara, which help to guide and teach many Sikhs.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Mandeep Singh a teacher who is clearly inspiring young people both in the school he teaches as well as at camps and many other places.

Mandeep Singh talks about the impact that teacher and positive role models can have in life, his book reviews as well what he learned from spending time in India and doing Seva with Basics of Sikhi and more locally.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community. In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Dr. Japjeet Rajbir Kaur (° 1979 in Belgium as Nele Bemong, but based in Leicester since 2012) gained her PhD in 19th-century literary studies and worked in academia (at K.U.Leuven in Belgium & Penn University in Philadelphia, USA) for over a decade before she left her academic career in 2011 and moved to the UK. She started teaching yoga and working as a holistic therapist in 2008 already, but since 2012 this has become her full-time employment. She is a Kundalini Yoga (not following Yogi Bhajan) & Yin Yoga teacher, she’s been running women’s circles & women’s retreats for over a decade, and her passion for working with women guided her 7 years ago to becoming a Closing the Bones practitioner, and later Closing the Bones trainer for the UK and Europe. It also directed her focus in yoga, nutrition, aromatherapy and herbal medicine to different areas of women’s lives and womb work. A lot of what she offers is centred around fertility problems, PCOS, endometriosis, painful periods, as well as sexual and/or birth trauma. Japjeet also teaches pregnancy, postnatal & baby yoga and serves as a pregnancy doula (focussing on Empowered Birthing work with her clients) and postpartum doula. Alongside offering Closing the Bones ceremonies & Rebozo massages, Japjeet also offers Restorative massages (and trains others in this discipline), and works as a health & nutrition coach, a life & yoga coach, and an aromatherapist (with her own line of organic skincare and natural cleaning products), and she also hand-makes meditation malas. For 6 years in a row now (2017-2022), ThreeBestRated awarded her with their ‘Badge of Excellence’ as ‘Best Business of the Year’ for the category Yoga Classes in Leicester. In 2020 GHP awarded her ‘Yoga School of the Year – Leicestershire’ and for 2021-2022 she received Central England's Prestige Award as 'Yoga Studio of the Year'. You can find out more about Japjeet on her website: www.shuniya-yoga.org and you can find her on instagram and facebook using the links below: www.instagram.com/rajbir_japjeet_kaur www.facebook.com/YogaUK

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Dr Kamalroop Singh, a scholar with a PhD in Sikh studies. He talks about growing up dealing with racism in Northampton, travelling around the world learning from the Budha Dal and others, his research into Dasam Granth as well as coming back to Northampton to help people through the power of yoga, detoxification and ayurveda.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Amar Singh Panesar, aka Ramblings of a Sikh , a historian, content creator and host of the Soch Podcast.

In part 1 (of 2)Amar Singh talks about his influences growing up. How his love for history came about, and how his journey to find find answers has led him to creating content.

https://linktr.ee/ramblingsofasikh

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Sant Hari Singh Ji Randhawe wale, who have dedicated their lives to serving the Sikh community. They have inspired, taught and guided so many Sikhs including Kamalpreet Singh. We were truly honoured to be given the opportunity to record this podcast, which will be shared in 2 parts. In this episode (Part 1 of 2) Baba Ji shares about his family, his younger years and joining the Damdami Taksal as well as the amazing and inspiring people who have had an impact on his life.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Kuljit Singh, who's for many years helped to teach and guide so many young Sikhs in Leicester and beyond. In part 1 (of 2) Kuljit Singh talks about growing up in Leicester, how much his family has helped to shape him and the time spent in the company of great Sikhs.

This Episode is the second part of a 2 part podcast with Sant Hari Singh Ji Randhawe wale, who have dedicated their lives to serving the Sikh community. Despite Babaji having Katha twice as day as well as Santhia with multiple students and they still gave us so much time. In this episode (Part 2 of 2) Baba Ji talks about his time in Ferozpur jail, meeting Sant Jarnail Singh Ji and doing seva with Baba Thakur Singh Ji.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Harman Singh, who through his seva with basics of Sikhi has helped so many people learn and gain a deeper understanding of Sikhi and how amazing it is. Seeing the passion that Harman Singh has is truly inspiring. The ideas and projects that he spoke about during the podcast will help so many learn and have Sikhi as a part of their lives. I am very thankful to Harman Singh for giving us so much time despite such a hectic schedule.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community.

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to the incredible Harjinder Singh, who’s dedication to Seva alongside his writing and speaking has inspired so many. Harjinder Singh talks about growing up and the various influences that surrounded him, the Sikh organisations he was able to do Seva with as well as his writing and talks.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community. In this episode (part 2 of 2) Shamsher Singh talks about the amazing film that is the Battle of Amritsar. If you have not seen it yet definitely go and watch it!

In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to Sandeep Singh Kandola, a fantastic Sarangi player who shares the intricacies of such an instrument and how a passion for sound and music at a young age has led him on a journey of discovery and inspiration from so many talented artists before him.

With the work he does with String Beats and the performances that he helps to organise, Sandeep is reintroducing our traditional sounds in new and old ways. Bringing together different elements of our culture, beliefs and identity.

The flawed, foolish and fantastic podcast explores the great work being carried out by fantastic people in the Punjabi community. In this episode Kamalpreet Singh talks to the incredible Rav Singh from A little history of the Sikhs, who’s passion for collecting and rediscovering our Sikh history is helping to connect people to the contributions and moments of great Sikhs in the past. In the podcast Rav talks about his influences growing up, his passion of history and knowledge as well as the amazing collection he has in his museum.