the Birdy Num Num Podcast
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThe Birdy Num Num Indian podcast is all about inspiring the creative Indian.With over 35M views online spanning a career in IT and Stand Up Comedy, Indian-American comedian Sanjay Manaktala is the epitome of "because life begins after engineering." A good chunk of his guests also live by this philosophy. Every Monday and Thursday Sanjay talks creativity, dating, technology, life, current events and general life advice from the perspective of a 30 something Indian American guy traveling the world. Occasional guests from startups, mental health, stand up comedy, entertainment and much more. You can also catch weekly video episodes on the youTube channel "the Birdy Num Num Podcast." Join the family and pick and chose which episodes to binge. Tweet @SMANAK for guest requests or DM on Insta @sanjayComedy.
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Why do People Troll?
February 04, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBWhy 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...
Swalpa Adjust Maadi & Bangalore's Overcrowding Problem with Sundeep Rao
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 7.65 MBUpdate: 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 ...
Hypocrisy in Middle Class India
January 20, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.2 MBSanjay 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/2rHtsiq Social Media: Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twit...
Hypocrisy in Middle Class India
January 20, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.2 MBSanjay 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/2rHtsiq Social Media: Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twit...
Types of People on Flights to Thailand from India
January 10, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 7.3 MBSanjay 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 @SanjayComedy Subscribe to SanjayComedy! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq Social Media: Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twitte...
2019 Predictions and why New Years is Overrated
January 03, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.63 MBSanjay 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/2rHtsiq Earlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v DATING MISTA...
2019 Predictions and why New Years is Overrated
January 03, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.63 MBSanjay 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/2rHtsiq Earlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v DATING MISTA...
Varun Agarwal | Alternative Careers in India
December 29, 2018 08:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBVarun 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 Vers...
Varun Agarwal | Alternative Careers in India
December 29, 2018 08:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBVarun 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 Vers...
Are Indian Travelers the Worst?
December 24, 2018 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBA 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/2rHtsiq Social Media: Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6 Earlier IT Guy Music Videos: IT Guy 1.0: the An...
Are Indian Travelers the Worst?
December 24, 2018 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBA 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/2rHtsiq Social Media: Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU Follow me on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6 Earlier IT Guy Music Videos: IT Guy 1.0: the An...
Uber India's First Days with Employee #2
December 20, 2018 08:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBAkshay 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...
Indian Weddings Beyonce, Ambani, Sabyasachi & Narcos.
December 12, 2018 16:00 - 15 minutes - 7.3 MBWhat 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-it the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh my comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do...
Indian Weddings Beyonce, Ambani, Sabyasachi & Narcos.
December 12, 2018 16:00 - 15 minutes - 7.3 MBWhat 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-it the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh my comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do...
Dr. Shyam Bhat | Middle Class: Misery or Motivated?
December 09, 2018 09:00 - 18 minutes - 8.55 MBDr. 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 (https://www.sanjayComedy.com)
Dr. Shyam Bhat | Middle Class: Misery or Motivated?
December 09, 2018 09:00 - 18 minutes - 8.55 MBDr. 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.
stop hating your Tech Job | IT Engineers
December 07, 2018 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.17 MBGetting 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 America the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: htt...
stop hating your Tech Job | IT Engineers
December 07, 2018 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.17 MBGetting 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 America the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: htt...
Addicted to Tutorials and Not Doing Work
December 02, 2018 05:00 - 8 minutes - 3.83 MBYou ever have this problem where you keep learning but never applying anything. Like even in high school they kick you out after graduating so you do something ya know? Support the Show.
Dating In India Sucks and Here's WHY #datingIndia #datingInIndia
November 27, 2018 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.81 MBIs 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/2Voafjh my comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review or li...
the Instagram Motivators: Jay Shitty & Others
November 24, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes - 4.35 MBInauthenticity is the name of the game on social media. Are we all guilty or are there some who still walk the walk? Support the Show.
Tinder OR Shaadi.com? #DatingIndia #datingInIndia
May 22, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.71 MBWhat 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/2Voafjh my comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB Social Media: Follow Sanjay on Facebook: h...
BEING AN NRI | Bro Can You Bring an iPhone
December 11, 2017 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.46 MBSanjay 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/2Voafjh my comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB Social Media: Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://...
How to Meet Her Parents | #DatingInIndia #datingIndia
December 03, 2017 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.77 MBDating 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/2Voafjh my comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq please do the nee...