Best Sanjay Manaktala Podcasts (2024)

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Small and Easy Ways to Build Confidence 22:47

2y ago22:47

22:47

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

16:52

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

17:30

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

2+ y ago23:43

23:43

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

2+ y ago26:14

26:14

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

2+ y ago16:00

16:00

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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

3+ y 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

3+ y 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

3+ y 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

4y 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

4y 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

4y 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

4y 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

14:56

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

22:01

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

23:03

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

26:01

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

26:30

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

12:50

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

4+ y ago33:09

33:09

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

4+ y ago18:15

18:15

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

4+ y ago12:40

12:40

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

4+ y ago19:03

19:03

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

4+ y ago19:37

19:37

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

4+ y ago17:39

17:39

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

4+ y ago18:31

18:31

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

4+ y ago16:26

16:26

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

17:16

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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Our Toxic Relationship With Money 15:08

4+ y ago15:08

15:08

It'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/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…

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Don't Quit But Do Start Over 16:53

4+ y ago16:53

16:53

Here'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=Mw54NQWXWQg My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the needful and review o…

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India or America | Where Should You Live? 21:09

4+ y ago21:09

21:09

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=M9ZC5ESJOzQ BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq p…

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Being Busy Isn't Always Productivity | Sameer Mirchandani 56:07

4+ y ago56:07

56:07

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

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Office Politics is For Losers 15:59

4+ y ago15:59

15:59

Should 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/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 needfu…

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Instagram Getting Rid of Likes | Yay or Nay? 12:45

4+ y ago12:45

12:45

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/2Voafjh M…

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Quitting Engineering Is Fashionable But Please No 17:57

4+ y ago17:57

17:57

Anything 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouT…

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Defeating Stage Fright | Three Real Tips 18:02

4+ y ago18:02

18:02

Got 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/qQa5apRo9hE 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: h…

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How To Deal with Two Faced People 14:31

4+ y ago14:31

14:31

The 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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and s…

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Are You In A Toxic Relationship? A Simple Test. 20:03

4+ y ago20:03

20:03

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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTu…

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Dealing With Negative People 15:33

5y ago15:33

15:33

"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/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on Sa…

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How Can Writing Funny Improve Your Career? 25:52

5y ago25:52

25:52

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/2Voafjh My comedy …

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Dating Indian Men | YOUR QUESTIONS | #datingInIndia 42:59

5y ago42:59

42:59

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

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Keto Works Great and That's the Problem 20:55

5y ago20:55

20:55

A 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 Up Video of this Episode BirdyNumNum YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh My comedy sketches and standup on SanjayC…

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There's No GPS to Find Yourself 20:39

5y ago20:39

20:39

In 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-_wW9pDEKs the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh my comedy sk…

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How to Be a Bollywood Makeup Artist and the Met Gala | Sandhya Shekar 1:00:25

5y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Sandhya 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:…

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How To Do Stand Up Comedy (Your Questions) 1:01:06

5y ago1:01:06

1:01:06

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.…

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