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LaffCraft
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What is LaffCraft?​
Crafting happiness through laughter and the things you love.​
Sri (Srikanth Akkineni) and his friend Ved (Vedanth Srivatsan) recently launched a video podcast series on ActonTV called LaffCraft. The show explores hobbies, humor, and mental health through conversations with people whose work is meaningful…either personally or within the community.
What do we do at LaffCraft?
LaffCraft is the youth-created podcast by Srikanth Akkineni (Sri) and Vedanth Srivatsan (Ved) from Acton, MA - a show built around one big idea: "Using humor and hobbies to spark joy, connection, and better mental health."
It’s a mixed-format video podcast (recorded at ActonTV, posted on YouTube, Spotify (audio) and aired on Comcast Channel 22 and Verizon Channel 41) where the boys:
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interview people of all ages
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explore their passions and hobbies
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uncover how creativity and laughter help people stay mentally healthy
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share fun, lighthearted conversations that inspire positivity
Each episode blends:
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Hobbies (robotics, art, sports, community work, etc.)
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Humor (quick jokes, games, silly moments)
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Mental health insights (motivation, resilience, staying positive)
Core themes of LaffCraft:
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Laughter improves mental health.
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Hobbies give a sense of purpose.
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People feel better when they share what they love.
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Everyone has a story worth telling — and a reason to smile.
Episodes on ActonTV
Episode 1
Today’s Episode: Join hosts Srikanth and Vedanth as they kick off their very first show with:
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A quick intro to LAFFCraft and what it’s all about
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Sharing the hobby that saved their mood this week
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A hilarious yet insightful story about their first LEGO robot build
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A mini mental health check-in about how laughter and creativity help middle schoolers stay grounded
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A sneak peek at upcoming robot challenges, DIY crafts, and funny listener mail
Episode 2
In this inspiring LaffCraft episode, hosts Srikanth Akkineni and Vedanth Srivatsan sit down with Vivian Birchall, community advocate and former Acton political candidate, to explore how humor, resilience, and purpose can keep us grounded through life’s ups and downs. Vivian shares her journey from Uganda to Acton, Massachusetts, what inspired her to serve the community, and how she stays positive through challenges and change. The conversation flows with laughter, warmth, and powerful lessons on staying mentally strong and hopeful — no matter what comes your way.
Episode 3
In this LaffCraft episode, hosts Srikanth Akkineni and Vedanth Srivatsan sit down with Karen Root Watkins - former Montessori teacher and dedicated Energize Acton volunteer - to explore how curiosity, service, and humor can keep us mentally healthy at every stage of life. Karen shares her journey from teaching young children to continuing her passion for learning and community impact through volunteering. She talks about Montessori principles she still lives by, how her background in theology shaped her perspective, and why staying engaged in meaningful work has been so important for her mental well-being. With laughter, reflection, and heart, this episode shows how purpose doesn’t retire - it simply evolves.