Why does a Harvard Medical School scientist miss home the most when he's hungry?
Dr. Saravanan Thangarajan left Chennai for Boston with a Harvard tag and a suitcase full of spice he couldn't find near Harvard. We talk teeth, temples, Tamil, and what he's eaten today.
This one is rice, spice, and a lot of heart.
WHAT WE COVER ON THE CUTTING BOARD:
00:00 Why a Harvard scientist was tired of smart-people podcasts
00:42 I butcher his name. He fixes it. (Saravanan 101)
02:15 Chennai → Boston: He left everything for the Harvard tag
04:10 Why dentistry? "My sister made it look cool… until I got in"
06:30 WHAT HAVE YOU EATEN TODAY? Rice, spice, and missing home
08:20 No Indians near Harvard Med, so he found the temple
09:30 Caste is your last name — Gen Z says "we care about vibe"
11:00 "Is mother alive? Is child alive? We never ask are you OK" - maternal mental health
12:30 Pandemic phone calls for oxygen beds → art → NYC billboard
13:30 How to say goodbye: Vanakkam to Aloha
Guest: Dr. Saravanan Thangarajan - Dentist, Artist, Harvard Medical School Researcher
Host: Matthew — 50 Tastes Of Gray with Matthew
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