Weekends are all about downtime. After a week full of work to meet deadlines, everybody needs some breather to relax and recuperate. From watching a favourite web series to planning a vacation, weekends are designated as family and me time. Amit Doshi, head-IVM Podcasts Pratilipi, talks to BrandWagon Online about his weekends, favourite vacation destination and more.
What is the one thing you like to do when not working?
I have been an obsessive reader since I was in school and this was something I enjoyed spending most of my time in. Fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, fantasy/sci-fi, biographies, concept books – I enjoy all of it and I try to read as much as I can.
How do you spend your weekends?
In 2023, I’ve made a concerted effort to meet friends for Saturday lunches. I’ve been able to do about 30 of them. My main idea was I generally met most of these people at house parties, where the amount and depth of conversations were limited. I thought it would make a lot of sense to try and reconnect with friends who I am ostensibly in touch with but I know so little about their lives.
What are your favourite gadgets?
I don’t know if I am a gadget guy – but my Kindle is probably the device I spend the most time with other than my phone.
Given an option to choose another career, what would it be?
I’ve had a fairly varied career – I have worked in movies, advertising, tech, e-commerce, gaming, and now podcasting. I think what I find to be the most important aspect of the things I might work on is the idea that every day is going to be different, no one day will be exactly like the other.
Which is your favourite vacation spot?
Going to be a cliche here and say Goa.
A TV show, a movie, and an ad campaign you highly recommend watching
The best TV show I saw recently was One Piece on Netflix.