Susegad Stories From Goa

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, uncovering its history and speaking to Ruben and Celio Vasco Da Gama - the couple responsible for restoring the mansion to its former glory. Manicured lawns with mermaid statues, a view of the Kushavati river, and a Michelin-standard hearty lunch is what greets Clyde here. A perfect place to spend a susegad day. 

Join Clyde on this tour, and be prepared for some mouth-watering food descriptions!

Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 the Goa Arts and Literature festival, as they discuss how the festival brought together literature from all corners of India. They ponder upon many other questions along the way, : What is a writer’s lifestyle like? How did tourism became a burden in Goa even though it was thought to fail initially?  

Tune in to find out, and get top three restaurant recommendations for Goa from a seasoned travel writer!

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar
Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 breathtaking views for centuries! 

In this episode, get ready to wade over the waters of Goa as Clyde talks about its ferry system and takes us across the gorgeous Mandovi river. Ferries in Goa are not just a tourist attraction, but remain an active mode of transport for the locals. How many ferry routes exist in Goa? And how long have they been operating? Are there any challenges to this otherwise relaxing transport option? What are Clyde’s favourite ferry routes? 

Tune in to know more about this historic mode of transport, and get to know Goa better!

Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 wearing skirts as wigs, to starting a successful business, Clyde takes us through the “nonsense” mind of Jolynn - her artistic inspirations, journey as an entrepreneur, and her thoughts on maintaining authenticity as a creator. What goes behind running a creative business? How to recharge yourself creatively as an artist? And how did a hand lotion become the inspiration of her song ‘Love & Banter’? 

Tune in to find out, and as a bonus, discover a refreshingly new way of drinking urrak!

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar
Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 of fruit picking? The drink might just make you sway. Sway with the melody of Portuguese music while nibbling on finger-licking good food. End your day with a walk through village fest or surf into the sunset!

Review: 4 out of 5 shots.

Follow along Susegad Shots series, where Clyde D’Souza experiences the best of Goa’s places and activities, and reviews them! 


Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 superfoods in Goan vegetation!
 
As a health coach and nutritionist, Maryanne believes in healing through nature! Find out what local blueberries are and where you can find them. What was it like growing up in Africa among some of the most breathtaking landscapes? 

Tune in to find out!

Travel tip: If you are in Goa in the monsoon, you must visit the Pomburpa Spring, which is said to have natural healing properties.

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar
Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 during these hot days with a calm breeze blowing on your face. Find out the best, and the Goan way to prepare this drink!

Review: 7 out of 5 shots!

Follow along Susegad Shots series, where Clyde D’Souza experiences the best of Goa’s places and activities, and reviews them!

Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 a bookshop assistant to a group General Manager looking after three resorts. Eventually he left it all to start his own venture Hands-On-Historians! Find out how Sanjeev is preserving and promoting the intangible heritage! Are casinos legal in Goan waters? Is Goa ready for hinterland tourism?

Tune in to find out!

Travel tip: If you visit Goa in the month of May, don’t forget to witness the fire festival were you’ll see locals walk on burning embers!

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar
Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 takes us on an adventure in the north Goan village of Carmulim to his ancestral home, a place no lesser than Narnia! Working with his cousins with the goal of getting a basket full of Karavanda. 
Follow along Susegad Shots series, where Clyde D’Souza experiences the best of Goa’s places and activities, and reviews them!

Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 some of the most sought-after and prestigious statues to be housed at MOCA! Find out how Natasha went from winning Mando festival goa to curating and working for a museum! How did being fluent in the Portuguese language help her get a job? And did the Goan government find the remains of Queen Ketevan?

Tune in to find out!

Travel tip: If you are looking for a peek into the past, visit Augustinian ruins, a UNESCO world heritage site!

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar
Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 carnival samba dancers sway, civilians dress up as royalty and a king rules called King Momo, the king of mischief and merriment! Check out the 2023 carnival which is from 18th to 21st Feb and the major parades happen in Panjim, Margao, Mapusa and Vasco.

Follow along Susegad Shots series, where Clyde D’Souza experiences the best of Goa’s places and activities, and reviews them!

Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 glorious 3 story St. Sebastian Chapel planted in the middle of heritage homes, and the lip smacking food at Viva Panjim, which is a heritage home in itself! And get directions to the birthplace of Tambde Rosa!

Review: 4 out of 5 shots.
Follow along Susegad Shots series, where Clyde D’Souza experiences the best of Goa’s places and activities, and reviews them!

Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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, he documents unheard stories collected from homes and hidden shacks of goa! Find out why Swami Vivekananda visited Goa before visiting the USA? Were women not allowed to drink publicly in Goa? How did the research for Colva history lead him to Eight Finger Eddie?

Tune in to find out!

Travel tip: If you are looking for a beach away from touristy hustle and bustle, you must visit Sernabatim Beach!

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar
Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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, where the Cashews are stomped on by feet, to bring out the juices. Find out what pairs best with what kind of feni.

Review: 4 out of 5 shots.

Experience the process of cashew FRUIT to FENI, check out Hansel Vaz on Instagram or the Cazulo Premium Page on various social platforms for latest updates for a premium feni tasting experience. 

Follow along Susegad Shots series, where Clyde D’Souza experiences the best of Goa’s places and activities, and reviews them!

Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 warm, Goan, comfort food, making it easy to create authentic tasting curries from scratch, and is going on to introduce Goan flavours to the UK audience in a DABBA! Find out how Emma got hooked to Goan cuisine without ever visiting Goa! How does she prepare Polle? And how is she researching about Goan cuisines to author her own recipe book?

Tune in to find out!

Travel tip: If you are looking for something sweet, yet healthy try Goan pancakes, Polle!

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar
Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 Goan lore set in Portuguese villas and desolate villages, and try to guess what kind of ghost stories will emerge in the new metropolitan Goa! 

This episode was recorded live at Chasing Pods, an event hosted by Hubhopper, Amazon Music., The Good Creator Co. 

Follow along Susegad Shots series, where Clyde D’Souza experiences the best of Goa’s places and activities, and reviews them.

And don't forget to check out Rumors: Dark Lore From India, where Chandrima Das takes us to the darkest corners of India and uncover how real events and people from history have transformed into magical and haunting legends. 

Rumors Dark Lore from India: https://buff.ly/3sxTKDl

Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 installations right at the beach!

Her colourful artwork is made solely with the materials she finds on the beaches of Dona Paula, Goa. Find out how to get over a creative block? What is beachcombing and sea cycling? And what's her philosophy of art and beauty?

Tune in to find out!

Travel tip: Why just stick to beaches of goa, when you can go for a hike as well! Take out your hiking boots and explore Valpoi where you’ll see the flora and fauna of Goa at its finest.

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar
Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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’Souza’s book Susegad: The Goan Art of Contentment. 

Christmas is that special time of the year when nothing sounds better than curling up in a blanket with a book!

Clyde takes us through his memory lane and tells us about what makes Christmas special for him. What are the Goan neuris, guava cheese, kalkals? What is Do Dol and does it actually take 5 hrs to cook? And most importantly, tips on how to get into the VIBE of Christmas?

Tune in to find out!

Follow along Susegad Shots series, where Clyde D’Souza experiences the best of Goa’s places and activities, and reviews them!

Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

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 much more! Follow @bound and @clyde across all social media platforms and stay tuned to find out how to enter the giveaway!

India’s first tea sommelier, Snigdha had made it a point to collect the notes and leaves of different teas in trunk which later on became the seed to her ever growing tea business “Tea Trunk”. The Mumbikar embraced the Susegad Lifestyle and is now operating her business from Panjim!

Hear Snigdha tell us how to establish a tea business in Goa and how she got her FSSAI licence? And… Did tribal people actually smoke up tea leaves?

Tune in to find out!

Travel Tip: Don’t forget to try tea brewed with the local well water!

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar
Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

Goa is big on water sports and what’s a better sport than SURFING!  

Clyde D’Souza takes us through his first surfing experience at Goa Surf School which runs surfing classes in Arambhol. Listen to Clyde’s journey from body boarding to surf boarding, and the friendly tips for the beginners. 

Review: 5 out of 5 shots!

And you can experience the same! We are giving 2 lucky winners a free session at the Goa surf school. Follow us across all our social media platforms and stay tuned to find out how to enter the giveaway!

Follow along Susegad Shots series, where Clyde D’Souza experiences the best of Goa’s places and activities, and reviews them!

Produced by Aishwarya Jawalgekar
Sound Design & Mix by Kshitij Jadhav

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

Yuvraj Singh had a foodgasm at his restaurant, renowned author Damodar Mauzo hugged him after a meal. For Michelin trained chef Avinash Martins, Goan food is all about making elevated versions of it using fresh, local ingredients and pouring his secret ingredient in everything he cooks: love. 

His restaurant Cavatina has been rated as India’s best restaurant by GQ. From the name of his restaurant to the table mats, everything in Cavatina has a story behind it. Catch Avinash Martins tell stories about his life, his restaurant and the future he sees for his children and grandchildren. How did he turn a pumpkin into 3 mouthwatering dishes? Why does he want to see more tourists come to Goa? And what does it take to build an acclaimed restaurant in Goa? Tune in to find out! 

Travel tip: If you’re in South Goa, drop by Velim on Chef Martins’ luxury farm-to-table experience, Table in the Hills. But don’t forget to make a reservation first! 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

Artwork by Artisto Designz 

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

If you had to describe Goa, not in words but in taste, we bet you wouldn’t be able to look past the traditional Goan drink - Feni! 

Hansel Vaz tells us how a life-altering accident motivated him to turn Feni into a unique, international drink. How is Feni perceived in the global market? Can it ever replace wine or whiskey to become a mainstream drink? What is the relationship between Goa’s monsoons and its drinking culture? Tune in to find out! 

Hansel Vaz is the founder of Cazulo Premium Feni. He is also the partner of Vaz Enterprises, a family owned business which has been around for 2 generations, which was started at their family home in Kunkali. He is a former geologist. And now at the forefront of making Goa’s heritage drink Feni into a global spirit. 

Travel tip: If you are a literature geek, spend a few hours exploring the wide collection of books at the Literati Bookshop in Calangute!

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz 

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

All of us have grooved to the evergreen Goan song “Maria Pitache”, haven’t we? From the slow and sad Mandos to the naughty and funny Dulpods, Goan music has a variety like no other!

Agnelo Mendonca talks about the journey of starting his own band to spread Goan music to the world. What are the different themes that Goan songs cover? What are some fascinating stories of prominent Goan musicians like Frank Fernand and Chris Perry? How has the Portuguese flavour influenced Bollywood and Indian music in general? 

Agnelo Mendonca is the founder and the lead vocalist of The Vindaloos. It is a popular Goan band based in Mumbai. They sing the best of Konkani hits as well as English songs. They are extremely popular in Goan restaurants and Catholic Gymkhanas in Mumbai.

Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, visit Basilica of Bom Jesus and explore the fascinating history and architecture of this beautiful state!

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz 

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

If you are looking for recommendations on Goa’s offbeat beaches, wine shops and food joints, you just can't look past the plethora of content that our guest for this week has put out!

Moses Saldanha talks about his journey of becoming the biggest digital creator of Goa. How did his videos help local food joints to grow their businesses exponentially? How can one build a personal brand and earn money from Youtube? What are some mistakes an aspiring digital creator should avoid? Tune in to find out!

Moses Saldanha is a 30-year old businessman, traveller and Goa’s No.1 Youtube sensation with over 630 videos amassing over 6 million views! He started his Youtube channel around September 2020 in order to show people the Goan life during the lockdown. He features less popular food joints, wine shops and suggests some offbeat activities one must do when in Goa. 

Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, have a delicious, home-cooked fish thali at Chandrakant’s Restaurant in Candolim and thank Moses Saldanha for this amazing recommendation! 

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Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

If going to loud festivals like the Goan Carnival and the Sunburn is not your thing, you will definitely enjoy spending some time at Saligao’s Weekly Market and exploring beautiful handicrafts produced by local Goans, mostly women!

Clarice Vaz tells us how starting Saligao Tuesday Market gave her a sense of purpose and also empowered the local women to sell their products. What is so unique about Goan villages and their way of life? What does it mean to live in the soul and not in the body? What can we do to help preserve the Goan way of life? Tune in to find out!

Clarice Vaz is a nurse by profession. She is also a self trained contemporary abstract artist and has also published a book called A Song For Saligao. She is also the founder of the Saligao Tuesday Market, which promotes locally produced goods. She believes in giving back to the community. 

Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, wake up early and trek to the Butterfly Beach in South Goa to spend time with dolphins, butterflies and beautiful skies!

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

History and tradition live on not just through stories, but also through ancient artefacts and items. The process of collecting and restoring these symbols from the past is equal parts exciting and tiresome. 

Victor Hugo Gomes talks about his lifelong journey of preserving the symbols of Goa’s multicultural history and establishing several museums for the same. What made him transform from a painter to a preserver? Why does he call his museums “Old Age Homes”? What financial difficulties do his museums face and what can Goans do about it? Tune in to find out. 

Victor Hugo Gomes is an antiques preserver by profession. He has been fascinated by Goa’s tradition and culture since childhood. At Goa Chitra, he has founded 3 museums which comprise of Goan tools and instruments. These museums have over 4000 artefacts, and many of them are over 300 years old. These museums have had popular visitors like Robert De Niro. Victor is also working on a fishing and a food museum. 

Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, spend a day at Goa Chitra in Benaulim and explore Goa’s rich and multicultural history! 

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Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

It is unimaginable to be in Goa and not spend time at the Goan beaches - snorkelling, deep sea diving or just sitting on a rock, sipping your favourite beer and seeing the sun set. But there is something gravely wrong with Goa’s water and its sea life. 

Sarita Fernandes talks about how emulating the “Bali or Hawaii Model” in Goa’s Tourism has deeply impacted its coastline. How does it affect the sea turtles and other aqua life? What can travel companies and tourists do in order to conserve Goa’s beaches? What difficulties did she face while undertaking conservation efforts during the pandemic? Tune in to find out.

Sarita Fernades is a young activist and a research fellow, who specializes in India’s coastal policy. She has worked with Goa's Forest Department as the Founder of Morjim Sea Turtle Trust. She is also the Founder of the Ocean Network. Very soon, she will be representing India in the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon. 

Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, live in local home stays instead of the big resorts. Understanding how locals live can be a fascinating experience!

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Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

If you have ever stayed in a Goan village, you would have seen children running with plastic bags towards a man on his cycle, carrying their favorite warm bread - the Pão! What makes this Goan Pão so special?

Sonia Filinto talks about the different kinds of Goan breads and the fine art of making them. What are the ingredients that make it so unique and delicious? What is the cultural significance of this Pão in the lives of locals? And why will your Goa trip remain incomplete without trying it? Tune in to find out!

Sonia Filinto is an award-winning director, actor and producer. Her film “Bread and Belonging” has been showcased in multiple film festivals in the United States, London, Australia etc. It is a heartwarming documentary about food, culture and migration through the lens of Goa’s unique bread, pão.

Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, spend an evening with the historical artefacts in Goa’s State Museum in Panaji and understand the history and culture of this beautiful state!

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

Most of us have dreamed about moving to Goa at least once in our lives. We think of leaving crowded cities and stressful jobs behind and living a more relaxed lifestyle. But what does reality look like? 

Insia moved from Mumbai to Goa during the pandemic. She shares the realities of adjusting to a quaint lifestyle after the hustle and bustle of city life. What are the biggest challenges she faced? Has this helped or harmed her career and personal life? What’s her opinion on the ongoing trend of everyone moving to Goa? How does this impact Goa’s heritage and environment? Tune in to find out!

Insia Lacewalla is the Founder of India With Insia, a curated platform for travel in India focusing on unique stays, regional cuisine and underground culture. She has built a community of like-minded travellers and homegrown brand enthusiasts. She did what many people dream of doing…leaving the hustle of the city and moving to sunny Susegad Goa. 

Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, unleash your inner water spirit and go surfing or quarry diving. It’s more popular than you might think! 

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

Goa has always been filled with travelers. Each of them has a story to tell. And publisher and journalist Frederick Noronha wants to capture them all. Did Goa have the world’s first printing press in 1556? Does literature HAVE to be elitist? Why does Fredrick want to record the stories of Neo-Goans aka the new settlers in Goa? Tune in for massive insights into Goan stories and people. 

Frederick Noronha is a Goan journalist and founder of Goa 1556, an alternate publishing house that has published 60+ nonfiction books related to Goa. He has written articles on Goa, Goan books, media, environment, development, and information technology and edits for Konkani Wikipedia. 

Travel tip:On your next trip to Goa, drop into Goa 1556 or in one of Goa’s many tiny bookstores. And pick a book at random. Who knows what secrets the book will reveal? 

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

Goa has always been the centre of creativity, according to Vince Costa. He is creating a community of Goans who are leading the wave of content creation: from music to films, painting to photography. Is India finally taking artists seriously? Do creators need professional management to become influencers? Why are all the creative people moving to Goa? Tune in to find out! 

Vince Costa is a filmmaker, musician, photographer and the founder of Get Creative Goa. His film Saxtticho Koddo won the Best Short Documentary at Asia Independent Festival.

Travel tip:Plan your next trip around one of the many arts and culture festivals that take place in Goa! Our top choices are the International Film Festival of India which has been organized in Goa for 70 years now and the Serendipity Arts Festival which takes place in late December. 

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

Every house and building in Goa has a story to tell: its Indian and Portuguese architectural influences, the reasons why some rooms were built, and the colorful lives of previous owners. Acclaimed author and heritage home expert Heta Pandit gives us an insight into the many wonders of a Goan house and the stories behind its unique architectural and social features. 

How long did Heta search for the perfect Goan house? Did Goans add rooms simply to show off their wealth? What makes a house a ‘heritage home’? Is India doing enough to preserve Goa’s heritage? Tune in to find out!

Heta is a founding member of the Goa Heritage Action Group. She has written 10 books on Goan heritage. She is currently working on Stories from Goan Houses and a book titled Objects and Memories from Goa. She lives in Saligao with her dog Goru and a cat named Ginger.

Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, chat with a friend or patrao while sitting on the balcão, the stone seats that you can find on the veranda of many Goan houses. Or ask around for the stories behind the quaint AirB&B cottage you’re staying in. 

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

Goa is not just a destination, it’s a lifestyle. Varun Hegde started his offbeat tours company, Soul Traveling, in 2017 to change the way people travel and to help them experience the REAL GOA by interacting with the local communities. 

Varun reveals his favorite village, beach, dish, building and some lesser known facts about Goa that will blow your mind. Why did he go from being an engineer to a travel expert? Why do Goa’s popular tourist destinations have so many ghost stories? How can you be a responsible tourist? And is the afternoon nap Goa’s best kept secret? Tune in to discover a brand new side of Goa!

Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, you could pluck cashews with the villagers, shuck oysters with the local fishermen, relax on a ferry across the river or cycle along the village roads. Maybe you could visit the ‘ghost church’ and find out it’s not haunted after all. 

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Tara Khandelwal and Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.

What makes Goa everyone’s go-to destination and happy place? Join Clyde D’Souza on an adventure beyond Goa’s beaches and uncover it's unique culture and lifestyle. Travel into the interiors to find out more about Goa's buildings, festivals, books, feni, etc. Find out about its past and present through the eyes of Goan influencers and changemakers and learn how to live a peaceful and ‘Susegad’ lifestyle. 

Whether you’re planning a Goa trip, daydreaming about moving there or simply looking for a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, this podcast is for you!

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day!  Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. 

Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar

Editing and soundtrack by Aditya Arya

Artwork by Artisto Designz

Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.

Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor.