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Jokes and the Gym with Rudy TyburczyEp. 14 - Sanjay Manaktala Runs, Writes, Records, and Records AgainWhat up yall! I really enjoyed my conversation with this week's guest, Sanjay Manaktala, a comedian who currently resides in the heart of Tennessee, but who has performed across the globe. Listen up to find out where we met and the common classmate we had - it's a small flippin world.Sanjay has a lot of experience in the digital realm, and I feel like this is one of the most in depth conversations I've had yet on the subject of how to grow your online presence, something that I would do well to listen to Sanjay...
2024-04-021h 14
the Birdy Num Num PodcastSmall and Easy Ways to Build ConfidenceEngineers and corporate folks who studied engineering never really were in the school of cool (including myself) so I thought I'd talk about things I did over the years, from 21 to 35 to build my confidence in this lovely world. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly...
2022-06-0522 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastStop Overcomplicating Your LifeHave you ever read 100 reviews for something (like a spoon) that doesn't need 100 reviews to be read? More information isn't always better. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5E...
2022-05-0116 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastThe Joy of Starting OverSometimes starting over gets you there faster. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5Ereview or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB
2022-04-2117 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastWhat Analytics Would Tinder Have? #datingBirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5Ereview or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VBSocial Media:
2022-04-0823 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastExtreme Creative Hacking TipsFiguring out Thumbnails, topics to talk about, video analytics and more. You gotta pay attention to it in 2022, because other people are. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5E...
2022-03-2926 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastWhen It's Ok to Blame YourselfWhen is it actually your fault when it isn't? How does talking yourself up or down...from yourself help? BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5E
2022-03-2216 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastFirst Date Tips in 2022 #datingInIndiaSanjay discusses some tips for the first tinder or anything date. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5Ereview or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2Q...
2022-03-1317 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastSEO vs. CreativityHow do you balance learning how to be a good writer, funny, talented or all of the above while also getting yourself out there in a noisy world? BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://s...
2022-03-0717 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastYouTube Removes Dislikes, Bad News & Thinking For YourselfMy mom doesn't realize the YouTube algorithm feeds here what she already wants to believe. Modi or Biden sucks? Here's 1000 videos saying he sucks. They rock? Here's a 1000 saying they rock. It's a weird time right now in having any thought of your own or being afraid to disagree with anyone. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do t...
2022-02-2625 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastCycling, Causes & Creativity: Four Women in Bangalore Share Their StoriesSometimes we need to rethink why we do things, and ironically take a step back in order to move forward.Having been a fan of cycling since the pandemic began, a fan of outdoor activities and an expert of ten years of Bangalore Traffic, I decided to chat with the folks at @BengaluruMoving to hear from a few ladies about their transport journey in the city. Remember, sometimes the journey is as important as the destination. And how you travel can be as important as where you travel to! For more info:
2021-04-1336 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastPrediction: Renaissance Of Your Attention SpanI think in 2021 we're all going to get a refund on paying for our attention. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5Ereview or listen on...
2021-04-0617 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastWhen You Don't Care How You Look, You Look AmazingIt's good to be back! After doing what we all did during quarantine which is self-reflect (You have been right?) Sanjay is back with a podcast that I'm sure you thought about when you were forced to join those Zoom panels. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn...
2021-03-2414 min
So Damn Productive#51: Sanjay Manaktala - How to Pivot into anything you want“It’s never been easier to get started in whatever it is that you want to do. You are 20 hours of YouTube Tutorials away from your dreams”
Sanjay Manaktala is an “IT Guy” turned Stand Up Comedian.
We dove deep into how to pivot from a traditional corporate job to be a comedian.
But the philosophy can be applied to any pursuit of a passion.
This conversation was an equal part of humour and truth bombs from Sanjay.
I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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2021-02-2859 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastYahoo! Engineer to 50M Views and TikTok Super Star | Richard SarvateSocial Media is a jungle especially for anyone approaching it from a traditional career mindset. As the lockdown continues our digital consumption, Richard Sarvate shares his advice on stand up comedy, digital marketing, creativity and his own mental hacks to not go crazy. How do you get work done in such a noisy world? BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkind...
2020-08-201h 04
the Birdy Num Num PodcastIf Beyonce Needs to Market Why Don't You?Marketing gets a bad reputation especially amongst artists who think "well if my art or app is just that good, I won't need to market." BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi...
2020-08-1315 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastLow Tech Skills That Increase Your Sex AppealThese are some of the most important, non tech skills you need to focus on from a computer science engineer and comedian who knows the nuances of both worlds. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: h...
2020-08-0616 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastHigh Tech Skills That Increase Your Sex AppealIf you take the time to learn these things in 2020, on top of a normal education in whatever field you're in, you will probably have the best 2020 ever. Doctors and engineers, you also need to figure out these things!BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24...
2020-07-2825 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastDating In Quarantine | #datingInIndia | AdviceLockdown and Quarantine might do wonders for the long term dating game. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5Ereview or listen on Google: http://bit.l...
2020-07-1914 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastMental Health When You're Probably Not DepressedDepression is definitely real, but what to do when you know you probably don't have it, but feel really hopeless and frustrated anyways? Sanjay discussed mental health for those who may not realize we need to update our minds daily the way we update everything else. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher:
2020-07-1222 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastRelationships and Respect #DatingInIndiaRespect is the secret sauce to your relationships with your wife, girlfriend, husband or self. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5Ereview or listen on Google
2020-06-0816 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastHow to Learn and Practice ConfidenceConfidence isn't rocket science so there is no need to make it out to be. But like space travel, it takes times to master and nobody really cares about the details. Until now. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and li...
2020-06-0223 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastVipassana or Hustle? | Quantity Over QualityA lot of people want to do things but question their friend's opinions of doing them. A lot of people also start spirituality and mindfulness with good intentions, but go down a rabbit hole. Sanjay answers a listeners question discussing both. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7...
2020-05-1724 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastHow To Get a Job When You Have Bad GradesHow do you start or have a good career when you have bad grades? What's the secret way to get into big companies? Do grades matter at all, a little bit, or all the time? Would you hire someone with bad grades? BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: ht...
2020-05-0826 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastA Million Views Means NothingYou can change who you love, so you can change what you love also. Just don't be addicted to the end result because in today's world, numbers mean nothing. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on...
2020-04-2926 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastCouples, Quarantine & Digital MarketingHow can we tie together spending time with loved ones and analogies from digital marketing? Let's try shall we? WELCOME TO SEASON 4 of the BNN!BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s...
2020-04-1912 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastOne Year Off Alcohol | Life Before and AfterAfter officially crossing 365 days off of alcohol and tobacco and pretty much any sort of substance (including 9 months off sugar), Sanjay discusses the hidden benefits he never expected. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://s...
2020-04-0833 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastWork Now or Get a Masters?In America, so many Indians and overseas students spend $25,000 to $100,000 on masters degrees with various levels of effectiveness. I know friends who now have cushy bay area jobs, while others are in debt and in a dead end career. Which one will lead to a higher quality of life? Let's discuss. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr...
2020-03-2718 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastThe Upside of CoronaWe're all at home unable to hit the bars or catch up over meals. We're using our brains, have higher levels of alertness and aren't as focused on small talks these days, since we look at the person in front of us. Could that be a good thing. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful an...
2020-03-2012 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastDo You Get Paralyzed by Social Media?There is social media addiction but also something just as dangerous. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5Ereview or listen on Google: h...
2020-03-0919 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastShould You Get an MBA?In 2020 do you really need to spend $100,000 on an MBA? Is an MBA worth it? Sanjay discusses the finer points. Not all MBAs are created equal. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi...
2020-02-2619 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastAdvice for Freshers in ITSanjay answers a listeners question on how to survive your first few years in tech. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5Ereview or listen on Google
2020-02-1317 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastFocus Your Attention On Your AttentionSanjay discusses a bit of Kobe and what he learned from a sad week of watching one of the greats and how to apply it to yourself. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi...
2020-02-0418 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastCreativity and Your Tinder ProfileSEO, Thumbnails, Conversion Rate Optimization and Click Through Rates are all important for online dating just as much as they should be for marketing. Sanjay explains some quick ways to get past the noise by being creative on your Tinder or Bumble profile. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bi...
2020-01-2916 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastYour Strategy Is an Outdated StrategyDon't let your strategy be your excuse!! Most people will set the goals. Then plan the goals. Then get feedback on their goals. But very few will DO their goals. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and list...
2020-01-2217 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastOur Toxic Relationship With MoneyIt's a new year, yet same old problems. I have a weird relationship with money that often does more harm than good. I'm only now more aware of it. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: htt...
2020-01-1315 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastDon't Quit But Do Start OverHere's some advice for 2020. Take it from the top again. Start from zero. You'll probably pass your goals faster than you think. Happy New years folks! May all your resolutions come true. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw54NQWXWQgMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24
2019-12-2916 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastIndia or America | Where Should You Live?Should you come back to India, move to the states, enjoy Australia or who knows what? Sanjay answers a long standing question on where is better to live. Video of this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9ZC5ESJOzQBirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://b...
2019-12-2221 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastBeing Busy Isn't Always Productivity | Sameer MirchandaniSam returns to the podcast to discuss entrepreneurship, restaurant vibes and listening to yourself. A great chat that so many of you already mailed me about from the YouTube and Facebook teasers. Enjoy! BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24re...
2019-12-1356 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastOffice Politics is For LosersShould you get involved in trying to defeat politics? Is it so bad in the Indian IT industry or any country's corporate industries? BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.f...
2019-12-0515 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastInstagram Getting Rid of Likes | Yay or Nay?Instagram is rolling out a feature where they hide by default the likes a post has. I think this is a good thing...but in service of a much more problematic objective. Data driven has its dangers! No video for this podcast this week, I was doing it but forgot to hit the record button! Sorry guys! BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARm...
2019-11-2912 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastQuitting Engineering Is Fashionable But Please NoAnything worth doing will have its challenges. I also wanted to quit but barely finished with mediocre grades. I'm glad I didn't quit because now I can do what I want. Some input from a question asked by a listener. So should you quit Engineering? BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqBest Indian Podcastsplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and r...
2019-11-2117 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastDefeating Stage Fright | Three Real TipsGot a public speaking gig or presentation coming up? Sanjay answers your questions yet again in this week's episode. Video Version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/qQa5apRo9hEBirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review and listen o...
2019-11-1418 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastHow To Deal with Two Faced PeopleThe liars, the gossip talkers, the folks you like but can't trust. How should you keep them in your life while continuing to try to learn, love, eat healthy, be a good person, make money and 50 other things? A listener on Twitter asked this specific question and I loved it! BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and...
2019-10-3014 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastAre You In A Toxic Relationship? A Simple Test.There is one simple word that can define if you're in a toxic relationship, or if the stress is worth it. It's something you do towards your parents, your teachers, and those you admire. Aretha Franklin even sang a song about it. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel for This Episode: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on S...
2019-10-2320 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastDealing With Negative People"Hi Sanjay, can do podcast on negativity, or toxic people, how get rid of them. Even though you be nice to all, there are people who always try to pull your legs."In today's Birdy Num Num podcast I discuss how to turn negative people into an asset for yourself. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr...
2019-10-1715 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastHow Can Writing Funny Improve Your Career?Writing jokes are difficult, but the lessons you learn from how to write comedy is far more useful than being a comedian. From keeping things short and "trimming the fat" to public speaking and insights, there's a lot you can learn from structure of a joke to apply to your everyday life. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr...
2019-10-0925 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastDating Indian Men | YOUR QUESTIONS | #datingInIndiaI asked you ladies questions that you wanted to be answered about brown dudes or Asian guys or Indian men so here we go. Video for this episode!More questions on dating in India or relationships? Get me on Instagram. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on St...
2019-10-0142 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastKeto Works Great and That's the ProblemA year after going on the keto diet for 2 months and losing 25 pounds (12 KGS), Sanjay reflects on if it was a good decision, if you should go on keto and some common misconceptions none of the blogs really tell you. Full Blog Write UpVideo of this EpisodeBirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.c...
2019-09-2420 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastThere's No GPS to Find YourselfIn this week's episode of the Birdy Num Num podcast Sanjay discusses people who obsessed with the world being a better place when they should learn to be obsessed with making themselves better for the world. Video Version of This Episode: https://youtu.be/k-_wW9pDEKsthe Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr...
2019-09-1320 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastHow to Be a Bollywood Makeup Artist and the Met Gala | Sandhya ShekarSandhya Shekar is one of the top Makeup artists in Bollywood and Indian weddings. She sits down with Sanjay Manaktala to discuss what tech and the cosmetics industry have in common, working in the Met Gala in New York with Deepika Padukone and how the beauty business is actually big business. Are you blushing? (get it?)BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhMy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr
2019-09-051h 00
the Birdy Num Num PodcastHow To Do Stand Up Comedy (Your Questions)I got about 40 questions on Instagram and 5 on twitter about How to be a stand up comedian in India, so if you're interested, well, I answer your questions from writing jokes to getting on stage to doing it while being an engineer. Please do subscribe and write us a review if you're enjoying this podcast!Video Version of this episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIUWDEsl15othe Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on...
2019-08-291h 01
the Birdy Num Num PodcastHow to Make Friends After 30A reader asked me:Hey Sanjay, regular listener of your podcast here and it's been helpful in more than one counts for me, thank you! Please consider discussing adult friendships in one if possible, how difficult it is to make friends now when you move out of your zone like a different country or even switch a job and everyone have their lives inside their phones! So here we go!the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.l...
2019-08-2315 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastOvercomplicated Advice on Losing Weight.How does one eat healthy in India with so many cheap and oily choices?Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24Social Media:Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KOConnect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFURT and Follow on T...
2019-08-1609 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastKubbra Sait on Sacred Games, Acting and MindfulnessBreakout actor of Netflix's Sacred Games Kubbra Sait drops by the Birdy Num Num podcast to talk about getting her dream acting role, being at peace with yourself, managing your career, giving Mumbai an adequate shot, having multiple backup plans and a LOT more. You can currently watch Kubbra on Zee Five's REJCTX.Favorite Quotes: "My friend said you should try to turn anxiety into curiosity.""Acting is not about acting, it's about waiting."You may have only heard of Kubbra as Kuku in the hit show, but...
2019-08-131h 11
the Birdy Num Num PodcastAre Indian Men Mama's Boys?In this week's Birdy Num Num podcat Sanjay discusses the issue of Indian men not knowing how to handle their mothers after the age of 25. Blog this episode is based on: https://www.sanjaycomedy.com/itguy-the-indian-mamas-boy-paradox/the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on St...
2019-08-0911 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastWhy Working From Home is for SuckersIt takes a special discipline to work from home. It's like trying to get buff on your own without a trainer. Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24Social Media:Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KOConnect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU...
2019-08-0110 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastOn RegretYou asked me about Regrets so here we go!Regret is something we all go through, and "no regrets", I regret to inform you is JUST BS. Except for that tattoo meme, which was pretty funny. We all have it, and the key to dealing with regret, failure, second chances, ego and much more in our lovely society is talked about this week. the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqlatest 2019 St...
2019-07-2523 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastQuitting A Job You HateSomeone emailed me that they're working as a doctor in a government institution and they're going crazy. Well, we've all been there, haven't we? the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrkindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly...
2019-07-1820 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastStop Trying To Be Everybody Else and Do This Instead.As you mature in your twenties into your thirties, you're constantly trying to improve and get better at so many things. But oftentimes the hardest thing you can be...is yourself. I was asked how to be happy with yourself and how to be natural on stage yesterday, so I wanted to record this podcast to discuss it with all of you on this week's episode of the Birdy Num Num podcast. the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly...
2019-07-1119 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastGuys: Cooking Has Some Pleasant Sided EffectsCooking is way more than just eating. Getting in the kitchen and chopping those green chillies will do a lot more for your physical and mental health than you think bro. Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24Social Media:Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KOCo...
2019-07-0219 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastToit BrewPub | How I Started India's Microbrewery BusinessCo-Founder of Toit, India's first successful Microbrewery and a Bangalore institution Sibi Venkataraju sits down to talk about our relationship with alcohol, opening a massive restaurant to sell food and alcohol, when to expand your business and much more. I've been a fan of brewed beer and also of the creative spirit to venture into a new industry, and this was a great conversation. We could have talked for hours. I'll add more show notes if you guys want, just DM me and will do. the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voaf...
2019-06-301h 02the Birdy Num Num PodcastGrooming, Hygiene, Bodyspray and the Indian Man.Not wearing deodorant (like the real kind) is ruining your life bro-bro. Sanjay answers a question about grooming, telling someone they smell and improving your life and others. Sanjay Manaktala answers your questions from Instagram on doing a podcast with regarding to grooming. This isn't really shaving tips or hair care tips but actually, real talk about how simply taking care your body will take care of your life. Ironically I didn't shower or shave when I recorded this so you can see the video version here:the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum You...
2019-06-2230 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastPaying for this ONE THING Fixed MY LIFEIt's 2019, and we'll spend $50 on drinks for strangers at a bar but we won't spend $2 a month to make our life 100 times easier. Sanjay talks about how when you cross 30 you need to value your time with a little bit of monetary value. Pay for that upgrade why don't you. Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/0dD1TsXeIwEthe Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the...
2019-06-1812 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastHow To Become a Fashion Blogger in India | Ashwati BalakrishnanIt’s time to learn about fashion bloggers! Ashwati Balakrishnan is one of the top fashion bloggers on Instagram and she is no stranger to the world. She has also built a company and social media marketing company on the back of it. I met Ashwati years ago when Varun (my other creative friend) helped me cast her in our Maid 3 video, and have enjoyed watching her social media rise since. She gives you all a lesson on what fashion blogging is, how it’s actually a very serious business and the way she approaches it. If you’re n...
2019-06-111h 04
the Birdy Num Num PodcastDating in India | YOUR QUESTIONS | Volume 1 | #DatingInIndiaDating in India is tricky. With Tinder, Bumble and the matrimonial confusing you from day one, to your friends telling you have no game, then to graduating to a relationship only to realize holy hell this is a whole other ball game. I tried to answer your questions based on what a 20, 30 and 40-year-old would be thinking about in terms of dating in India and relationships. Loved the questions and I hope you at least like my answers :) Already so happy with your IG messages for the early birds who listened on youTube (link below):
2019-06-0436 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastAlicia Souza: Journey to one of India's most recognized IllustratorsFull one hour podcast with one of India's top creative professionals Alicia Souza. You've probably recognized Alicia's work all over the country whether you realize it or not. She was the creative voice that influenced the look of Chumbak, she has her own store now and works from home yet gets up every morning at 5AM. Her planners are a massive hit and she's just awesome. We talked about creativity, finding your voice, finding your style, how to be an illustrator in India, how to be a graphic designer in India in 2019 and so m...
2019-05-301h 05the Birdy Num Num PodcastIndian Politics 2019: Your Reaction is the Distraction (Plus John Wick 3)Sanjay talks about everybody reacting to elections and why most people need to be angry not out of real emotion but to simply fill a void in their life. Another great quote I read after this podcast I want to share with you guys:Negative things are like 1% of our life yet 99% of what we read on the internet. WTF!the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: ht...
2019-05-2511 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastWho Said You Can Only Have One Career!?!?! | AdviceUPDATE: Wow the feedback for this episode has been great. Keep those DM's coming on Insta!How to change your career at 30?How to change your career at 40 in India?How to change your career at 25 and risk your parents wishing you met the mother of dragons instead? In this podcat Sanjay talks about the importance of multitasking and how we live in a time where you can do many thigns. You don't need to quit your job to start something new, and know bro, "work hasn't been crazy" so much t...
2019-05-2216 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastHow to Plan an Indian Wedding Step by Step (2019) | Video PodcastINDIAN WEDDING PODCAST TIME! Aren't Indian weddings just fab? The billion dollar industry has its share of fun and complications. How many sangeet dances should you have? Was Made in Heaven an accurate portrayal? How do you tell a client spending a million dollars their idea is bad? What makes a good wedding without spending too much? All that and many other priceless lessons and trends for the 2019 Indian wedding season. SNIPPETS VIDEO LINK FULL ONE HOUR VIDEO LINKplease review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr
2019-05-1755 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastGame of Thrones is FINE and Form your Own OpinionSanjay puts out an ad-hoc episode discussing why we blindly follow the herd to tell ourselves if we like or dislike something on this impromptu episode of the Birdy Num Num podcast. Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqSubscribe to BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24Social Media:Follow Sanjay on Facebook:...
2019-05-1415 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastOn LonelinessIs loneliness a good or a bad thing? Since you asked me to do a podcast on this, here you go. Any other topics let me know #askITGUYSubscribe to BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2VoafjhSubscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24Social Media:Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO
2019-05-0918 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastMadhuri Braganza: Journey into Malayalam Cinema, Hustling, Trolls & RejectionMadhuri Braganza is one of the sweetest girls I've had the pleasure of knowing. She is always down for two things: Smiling about anything and working her butt off to keep pushing the ball forward. As she says in this podcast: "Every day should just have something I improved upon from the last."Follow Madhuri: https://www.instagram.com/madhuri.official/https://www.facebook.com/MadhuriBraganzaOfficial/Follow this podcast on iTunes or Spotify or Google, the Indian podcast that mentor-views you through life with some of the most interesting folks in the country.
2019-05-0245 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastAre Your Drinking Friends Your Real Friends?Sanjay is about to quit drinking for two months and thinks some of our social circles are BS. Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24Social Media:Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KOConnect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFUR...
2019-04-2613 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastHow to Start a Restaurant in India? | Sameer MirchandaniHow do you start a small restaurant in India? Sameer Mirchandani shares some wisdom on the restaurant business in India, some restaurant startup mistakes and much more. How hard is it to quit the comforts of a stable consulting job, frequent flier miles, career prospects and easy money for 16 hour days in the kitchen? Sameer owns one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in India and Bangalore (we're talking like Mexico City Mexican) and talks about:1. Being Proud when you see people using your hard work2. The Curious Case of R...
2019-04-2059 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastSA Aravind on Tamil vs. Hindi, his comedy specials and viral insecurities.SA Aravind was in town and came over to chat about working on stand up comedy, being blessed with youTube viewership, his approach to writing and much more. This was a great talk because for me, being a mainly English speaker in this ever-changing Indian comedy landscape we got to riff on a few fun topics. Questions or comments? As always hit us up on Twitter/Instagram or simply comment in the video/podcast. If you enjoyed this podcast please do review it will help us out a lot:review on iTunes: htt...
2019-04-1350 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastNRIs Suck, Politics and PassionsUpdate July 2019: Wow so many nice emails and comments, thank you!Why do Indian's abroad have so much patriotism that they feel the need to get angry when you question something about the country they don't even live in?It's like...I love my country so much...I won't live in it. There is so much hypocrisy in middle-class India it's ridiculous. It's like go abroad dude, make your money, enjoy yourself, pay your taxes, have a good time. But don't go say "I'm bringing mon...
2019-04-0822 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastBeer Mug Thrown at Indian Comedian.Is it ever ok to react to words with violence? Sanjay riffs on the incident in Bangalroe last weekend. Full video of the incident here: http://bit.ly/2uGgYt0Last weekend two corporate dudes tried to assault a comedian performing in front of 100 people. They didn't like the joke which was about pedophiles (and lets even assume it was a very bad joke) and one of them threw a heavy 1KG beer mug that missed the comics head and shattered against the wall. The other accomplice was a tech CEO of a startup which has fund...
2019-04-0320 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastMeditation Works But Nobody Knows HowThe irony of our generation is we use an app on our phone to keep us away from our phone. Sanjay riffs about meditation and peace of mind and what he wishes he know at 20 versus 30. Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24Social Media:Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO...
2019-03-3116 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastDo You REALLY Care about Nirav Modi?Sanjay talks about how he's outraged at the amount of outraged and honestly just doesn't care too much about whatever scam comes next. Focus on your house first. Please review us on Google or iTunes or wherever! It will help! Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24Social Media:Follow me on Face...
2019-03-2416 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastWhy Are You Still Single? #datingInIndia #datingIndiaTake a look at any google search (set to India) and you'll see things like:How do I find a girlfriend?Why is dating hard in India?How to date in India?Dating is crazy in a culture that initially promoted arranged marriages (which I personally think also work for their own reasons). But since I always get great questions on social media, I thought ok: Let's record. Sanjay answers questions on why you're still single or how to get out there and meet people. Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! ht...
2019-03-1722 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastWhat Makes a Good Indian Wedding?0:00-12:45: Sanjay talks about the new Michael Jackson Documentary he just watched. 12:46- 30:00: 5 Tips on how you and your guests can have the best Indian wedding that people actually enjoy and talk about, not just party and fireworks. Most of these are even free. You can rent a dance floor, go nuts with the food but you have do these free things to make sure it's an awesome event! My One Hour Video Guide about #indianWedding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTqGpGLT3OkResearch on Destination Indian Wedding Indu...
2019-03-1233 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastShould India's Gurus operate like Buzzfeed Digital Marketers?I noticed an Art of Living tablet and Buzzfeed style memes coming out of some these guru's Instagram pages. Is this considered ok? If you don't pay taxes shouldn't you not be allowed to do Facebook marketing? This topic and more on this week's #birdyNumNum podcast. @NilChristopher wrote this lovely article as well which prompted me to finally record this podcast: Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr
2019-02-1813 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastTen Dating Tips for Indian Men #datingIndia #datingInIndiaTen tips for the modern Indian man/women to navigate the dating scene with. Let me know your own thoughts on twitter/Instagram! Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24Social Media:Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KOConnect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU...
2019-02-1120 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastWhy do People Troll?Why do people cyberbully and why are people so hateful? What makes someone want to tell you that you suck, you're a waste of life or that you should quit trying at what makes you happy? Constructive criticism aside, Sanjay deep dives into the mind of a troll, the pain they have inside and other fun asides about how the Book Thinking Fast and Slow was way too dense to read and the time he got trolled by a famous Indian cricketer. Subscribe to SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq
2019-02-0424 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastSwalpa Adjust Maadi & Bangalore's Overcrowding Problem with Sundeep RaoUpdate: Wow this is one of our most listened to podcasts! DM or Tweet me your comments and I'll happily talk about them in another episode. Do you think Bangalore is headed upwards or down? BLOG ON BANGALORE OVERCROWDING: https://www.sanjaycomedy.com/bangalore-traffic-are-we-to-blame-2019/Has Bangalore changed too much? Do outsiders respect the city? Do we (myself included) take for granted that we need not know Kannada to survive (and even flourish) here? Is the government really that bad/corrupt or are we also part of the problem? Honest chats with a vocal an...
2019-01-2816 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastHypocrisy in Middle Class IndiaSanjay riffs about contradictions you see living in India from how we treat gay people to projecting our own insecurities and doubts and masking that in the name of culture or honor. Why do you treat your maid to a higher standard of honesty than you treat yourself? Please drop a review on iTunes/Stitcher/Google!Subscribe to SanjayComedy! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqSocial Media:Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KOConnect on Instagram: ht...
2019-01-2011 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastTypes of People on Flights to Thailand from IndiaSanjay riffs about the increasingly cheap flights from India to Thailand (honestly a holiday to Thailand is now cheaper than a trip to Goa, if you live in India even) and talks about how people who don't like Thai food need to not do that. Suggestions for next podcast? Tweet @SMANAK OR Instagram DM @SanjayComedySubscribe to SanjayComedy! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqSocial Media:Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KOConnect on Instagram: http://bi...
2019-01-1015 minthe Birdy Num Num Podcast2019 Predictions and why New Years is OverratedSanjay talks about how he hates new years even parties and predictions for 2019 like the instagram influencer bubble bursting. Prediction for 2019 People will use Social Media Less Mental Health is on the come up Influencers will get less money or more criteria Movies will continue to decline. More Women will ask out more men. Subscribe to SanjayComedy! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqEarlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1vDATING MISTAKES DUDES MAKE | http://bit.ly/2RiAj0q
2019-01-0314 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastVarun Agarwal | Alternative Careers in IndiaVarun Agarwal, best selling author of the book How I Braved Anu Aunty and Started a Million Dollar Company (aka the Bangalore based Alma Matter) came over to discuss why finding passions are overrated, pursuing work you actually enjoy doing and slapping the youngsters a bit to tell them they can do whatever they want if they just stopped only thinking about the result. We cover things like entrepreneurship, grades don't matter, engineering, video and film making and more. the Video Versions of these podcasts on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sk...
2018-12-2922 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastAre Indian Travelers the Worst?A lot of Indians will say that other Indians don't act respectfully while flying so Sanjay shares some stories from international flying experiences. If you comment before listening to the whole episode you definitely are the worst though. Subscribe to SanjayComedy! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqSocial Media:Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFUFollow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KORT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6Earlier IT Guy Music Videos:
2018-12-2409 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastUber India's First Days with Employee #2Akshay BD who used to stand up comedy with me in 2011 left that field and went on be one of Uber India's first former employees. We talk about some crazy fun Uber stories, the startup grind, creativity in the workplace, and a lot more. See below for time markers on specific content. Favorite Quotes: "Here's an interesting experiment. Go try to sell a 500 rupee note for 100 bucks and see how takes it."“We went into the Apple store in Bangalore and just bought 200 phones."“Educati...
2018-12-2042 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastIndian Weddings Beyonce, Ambani, Sabyasachi & Narcos.What do Indian weddings have in common with Narcos and the Godfather? Maybe a lot more than you think. Sanjay talks about the recent trend of super lavish Indian weddings and how it's nice to see celebrities get checked once in a while. Research on Sabyasachi Mukherjee: https://www.sodjla.com/post/is-a-sabyasachi-lehenga-worth-itthe Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: https://app...
2018-12-1215 minthe Birdy Num Num PodcastDr. Shyam Bhat | Middle Class: Misery or Motivated?Dr. Shyam Bhat, one of the leading mental health professionals in India stopped by to talk about anxiety, hard life choices, the middle class angst (mainly because I had questions) and many other things. A fantastic talk I hope you guys enjoy. Sorry for the audio we were playing around with some new mics. Support the show
2018-12-0918 minthe Birdy Num Num Podcaststop hating your Tech Job | IT EngineersGetting a little frustrated with the mundane of your job? Hate software engineering or your tech job?Do you want to quit engineering, can't stand computer science or just depressed about life as an engineer for the next 20 years? Here's a slightly tough pill to swallow. Is the complaining valid? Honestly, tough love, but I got to ask you. Listen up, please. Also: BLOG: How to Go Onsite with your Company from India to Americathe Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voa...
2018-12-0709 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastDating In India Sucks and Here's WHY #datingIndia #datingInIndiaIs Dating in India broken? Relationships, dating apps, nightlife, clubs, dating websites, culture, social media and more all play a part. In this podcast stand up comedian Sanjay Manaktala digs a little deeper to offer you some harsh truths. the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24rev...
2018-11-2714 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastTinder OR Shaadi.com? #DatingIndia #datingInIndiaWhat are the differences between Shaadi.com and Tinder? I'm sure they're many. I contemplate those things in this week's episode of the Birdy Num Num podcast. the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB...
2018-05-2207 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastBEING AN NRI | Bro Can You Bring an iPhoneSanjay rants about how people want you to carry stuff when you come from America to India in Episode 2 of the Birdy Num Num podcast, and also being vegan. the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqreview on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmrreview on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB
2017-12-1109 min
the Birdy Num Num PodcastHow to Meet Her Parents | #DatingInIndia #datingIndiaDating in the Indian community (and in general) can be complicated. Whether you're having an arranged marriage and it's the first meeting with parents, or you've been in a relationship and it's your first time meeting his or her parents...well...Sanjay gives a few tips on how to succeed. Good luck on the dating scene bro!the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiqplease do the needful and review on iTunes: ht...
2017-12-0310 min
Bollywood WeeklySanjay Manaktala On Comedy, YouTube And Anil KapoorSanjay Manaktala talks about his experiences and journey into comedy, the rise of Youtube and podcasting, Bollywood pop culture and amazing anecdotes about Anil Kapoor.
Sanjay's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcIkmIS1R8JM8Xm2ng9_PQ
Sanjay on Twitter: @smanak
IT Guy 4.0 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSF-R0A3N8c
Call Center sketch from 'The Living Room' with Kenneth Sebastian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmmZPYe3spw
2015-12-1739 min