Best Sanjay Manaktala Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 14 - Sanjay Manaktala Runs, Writes, Records, and Records Again 1:14:44

22d ago1:14:44

1:14:44

What 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 …

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Ep. 17 - Dan Telfer is a Boundary Boss 1:22:31

12h ago1:22:31

1:22:31

I really loved this convo with Dan Telfer - comedian, dungeon master, writer, and all around decent human freaking being - and we get right into some juicy relationship chat right off the top, and he gives out three great book recs if you're lookin to up your ability to human. Dan explains to me the lazy joys of somatic exercises, we talk about the…

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Ep. 16 - Derek Sheen Funnels Horror Into Joy 1:20:49

3d ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Hey Joketonians, Rudy here! This week on Jokes and the Gym, I chat with fellow PNW comedian Derek Sheen – a hilarious guy who also battles stage fright and staying healthy. We delve into the dark side of horror movies and comedy, the challenges of getting proper nutrition amidst demanding schedules, and how all kinds of life experiences can fuel yo…

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Ep. 15 - Isaac Paris Walks His Dogs and Teaches Art 1:25:53

16d ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Hey folks, Rudy here! This week on Jokes and the Gym, I chatted with the awesome Isaac Paris, a comedian and artist extraordinaire! We dissected creativity, from life balance to the surprising link between exercise and those artistic "aha!" moments. Isaac shared tons of valuable nuggets on finding inspiration, embracing failure (key for both comedy…

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Ep. 13 - Ben Kronberg and Mastering the Microwave 1:16:29

24d ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Hey yoo!!! Was great to catch up with my old pal and Denver comedian Ben Kronberg this week. We talked about life's surprises, living in the moment, our love for movies and Colorado, and even bonded over Zoom therapy. Fitness chat included Ben's secret 7-minute workout and our shared walking passion. Bookworming involved Alan Watts and maybe a movi…

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Ep. 12 - Chadhurst Sharpe is a Man of the Night 1:03:39

1M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Hey team, Rudy Tyburczy here, stand-up vet and (let’s say) burgeoning personal trainer. I created Jokes and the Gym – a podcast where me and other comics (and whomever else) sweat, swear, and get real about getting healthy (sorta) - because I love working out and doing jokes and wanna talk with other people about how they feel about it, how they fi…

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Ep. 11 - Tess Barker Supports Britney Spears and The (Philadelphia) Eagles 1:05:24

1M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Hey folks, this week's guest is the hilarious and talented Britney Spears/Philadephia Eagles fan Tess Barker! We dig into her podcasts Toxic: The Britney Spears Story (she like started #FreeBritney!) and Lady to Lady, the benefits of a chill (or very hot) workout, and what we talk about when we talk about Murakami. We also geek out over storytellin…

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Ep. 10 - Curt Neill Has Made At Least One Movie 1:30:35

1M ago1:30:35

1:30:35

Jokes and the Gym: Oscar Edition - Curt Neill Spills All That Hollywood Tea Attention, weary comedians and gym-dwelling existentialists! Buckle up for a special Oscar edition of Jokes and the Gym, because this week we're serving up a piping hot plate of Hollywood dreams with my friend, pickup league hoopster, and filmmaker Curt Neill. **Listen alon…

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Ep. 9 - Sam Miller Has An Important Message About Meth - I Mean Comedy 1:25:30

2M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

Jokes and the Gym: Episode 9 with Sam Miller What’s up fitness freaks and funny folks! This week on Jokes and the Gym, I hang out with fellow comedian and pal, Sam Miller, a dude who can lift a mic with the best of em. We dive deep into the world of stand-up, from building a laugh-loving community to surviving the brutal and (hopefully) hilarious w…

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Ep. 8 - Kellen Terrett is a Bike Ridin Daddy 1:30:03

2M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

What’s up everybody! Ready for laughs, inspiration, and maybe even some D&D? Join me - your host Rudy Tyburczy - and my longtime friend and comedian Kellen Terrett for an episode packed with comedy jokes, workout wisdom, and Chicago comedy secrets. We chat finding your voice (on stage and off), self-care hacks for peak performance (mind and body!),…

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Ep. 7 - Adam Palmeter Has Had More Back Surgeries Than Your Parents 1:20:14

2M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

From Chipped Backs to Stand-Up Cracks: Get Fit, Get Real with This Hilariously Heartfelt Podcast Join host Rudy Tyburczy as he chats with good friend Adam Palmeter, a comedian and artist who traded Seoul stages for Saigon sunrises and NYC nights after facing down addiction, surgery, and the harsh reality of chasing laughs in a foreign land. He'll s…

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Ep. 6 - Andy Andrist Has Faced Cancer, Trauma, and Steve Buscemi 1:21:42

2M ago1:21:42

1:21:42

** Life, Death, & Punchlines: Comedian Andy Andrist Gets Real About Cancer, Comedy & (Almost) Getting Prefontained:** Ever laugh in the face of, well, everything? Comedian Andy Andrist did just that after a surprise pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Listen in as Andrist and host Rudy Tyburczy discuss cancer and so much more. This episode is no sob story…

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Ep. 5 - Laura Sanders Wants to Keep Being Kind and Keep Being Funny 1:06:15

3M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

In this friendly and wide-reaching conversation, host Rudy Tyburczy and New Orleans-based comedian and artist Laura Sanders discuss various topics related to comedy and personal well-being. They explore how they feel about stretching, finding joy in comedy, and the pressure to achieve in the industry. They also discuss coping with buckets of person…

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Ep. 4 - Turner Sparks Gets Destroyed by Non-comedians in Flag Football 1:21:25

3M ago1:21:25

1:21:25

Turner Sparks, internationally touring headliner, and I lean pretty heavily into the Jokes portion of the podcast, but that's because I'm always so interested to hear from comics who have successfully moved to one of the coasts, especially after living abroad for so many years. That's Turner! Since moving stateside after many years in Suzhou, China…

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Ep. 3 - Leigh Anne Jasheway Loves the Rule of Three 1:13:51

3M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Leigh Anne Jasheway shares her love for Eugene and the draw of nature and acceptance that led her to stay. She discusses finding a supportive community and the importance of being close to nature. Leigh Anne reflects on her childhood and academic journey, including her transition from academics into comedy and fitness. She explains how she uses hum…

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Ep. 2 - Albert Escobedo Wants to Help a Billion Animals 1:20:26

4M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

Our second guest is my good pal Albert Escobedo, a seasoned comedian and humane society director. In this episode, Albert and Rudy drop a few names from their days in Seoul doing comedy together, get into some of the nitty gritty of Albert's prep when he was a roast battler in LA, and discuss what kind of person gets into veterinary medicine. Alber…

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Ep. 1 - Brian Netzel is Glad He Was a Mess 1:10:39

4M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Host Rudy Tyburczy and inaugural guest Brian Netzel, comedian of Buffalo, chat about how health has become much more hip focused for them over the years, how to maintain some level of balance as a comedian, and why dropping booze was a must for making real growth. Enjoy the first episode! Find me, Rudy, on ig @jokesandthegym and @rudytyburczy TikTo…

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Small and Easy Ways to Build Confidence 22:47

2y ago22:47

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Engineers 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2…

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Stop Overcomplicating Your Life 16:52

2y ago16:52

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Have 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the…

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The Joy of Starting Over 17:30

2y ago17:30

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Sometimes starting over gets you there faster. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review and listen on Spotify: https://…

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What Analytics Would Tinder Have? #dating 23:43

2y ago23:43

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BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5E review or listen on Google: ht…

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Extreme Creative Hacking Tips 26:14

2y ago26:14

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Figuring 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the n…

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When It's Ok to Blame Yourself 16:00

2y ago16:00

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When 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: ht…

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First Date Tips in 2022 #datingInIndia 17:21

2y ago17:21

17:21

Sanjay discusses some tips for the first tinder or anything date. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review and listen o…

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SEO vs. Creativity 17:21

2y ago17:21

17:21

How 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly d…

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YouTube Removes Dislikes, Bad News & Thinking For Yourself 25:26

2y ago25:26

25:26

My 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/2Voafjh My co…

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Cycling, Causes & Creativity: Four Women in Bangalore Share Their Stories 36:10

3y ago36:10

36:10

Sometimes 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 t…

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Prediction: Renaissance Of Your Attention Span 17:27

3y ago17:27

17:27

I think in 2021 we're all going to get a refund on paying for our attention. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review a…

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When You Don't Care How You Look, You Look Amazing 14:12

3y ago14:12

14:12

It'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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq…

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Yahoo! Engineer to 50M Views and TikTok Super Star | Richard Sarvate 1:04:51

3+ y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Social 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:…

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If Beyonce Needs to Market Why Don't You? 15:48

3+ y ago15:48

15:48

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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the nee…

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Low Tech Skills That Increase Your Sex Appeal 16:30

3+ y ago16:30

16:30

These 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R…

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High Tech Skills That Increase Your Sex Appeal 25:27

3+ y ago25:27

25:27

If 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq plea…

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Dating In Quarantine | #datingInIndia | Advice 14:56

4y ago14:56

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Lockdown and Quarantine might do wonders for the long term dating game. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review and li…

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Mental Health When You're Probably Not Depressed 22:01

4y ago22:01

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Depression 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup o…

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Relationships and Respect #DatingInIndia 16:10

4y ago16:10

16:10

Respect is the secret sauce to your relationships with your wife, girlfriend, husband or self. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.l…

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How to Learn and Practice Confidence 23:03

4y ago23:03

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Confidence 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: ht…

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Vipassana or Hustle? | Quantity Over Quality 24:44

4y ago24:44

24:44

A 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube …

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How To Get a Job When You Have Bad Grades 26:01

4y ago26:01

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How 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do th…

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A Million Views Means Nothing 26:30

4y ago26:30

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You 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4AR…

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Couples, Quarantine & Digital Marketing 12:50

4y ago12:50

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How 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do…

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One Year Off Alcohol | Life Before and After 33:09

4y ago33:09

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After 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review o…

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Work Now or Get a Masters? 18:15

4y ago18:15

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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/2Voafjh My…

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The Upside of Corona 12:40

4y ago12:40

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We'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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube ht…

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Do You Get Paralyzed by Social Media? 19:03

4y ago19:03

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There is social media addiction but also something just as dangerous. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review and list…

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Should You Get an MBA? 19:37

4y ago19:37

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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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do …

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Advice for Freshers in IT 17:39

4y ago17:39

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Sanjay answers a listeners question on how to survive your first few years in tech. BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 r…

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Focus Your Attention On Your Attention 18:31

4y ago18:31

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Sanjay 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr kindly do the needful a…

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Creativity and Your Tinder Profile 16:26

4y ago16:26

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SEO, 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayC…

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Your Strategy Is an Outdated Strategy 17:16

4+ y ago17:16

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Don'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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co…

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