the Birdy Num Num Podcast

Sanjay Manaktala
the Birdy Num Num Podcast

The 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.

  1. Small and Easy Ways to Build Confidence

    04/06/2022

    Small and Easy Ways to Build Confidence

    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/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: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB Social Media: Website: https://www.sanjayComedy.com/ Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6 Gear I use: Amazon (INDIA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2SzIa7P Microphone: https://amzn.to/2YgHvO7 Camera I advise for beginners : https://amzn.to/2YmP0D9 Camera I advise after a few years: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Lens on Guest: https://amzn.to/32PqfPq Amazon (USA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2Zuw4i6 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2NzH63C Camera I advise for beginners: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Camera I advise after a few years:https://amzn.to/2Ht1Fed Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos: Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9 Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2 Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE Earlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v Earlier IT Guy Music Videos: IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX:  http://bit.ly/2F36afS Support the show

    23 min
  2. Stop Overcomplicating Your Life

    01/05/2022

    Stop Overcomplicating Your Life

    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 needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5E review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB Social Media: Website: https://www.sanjayComedy.com/ Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6 Gear I use: Amazon (INDIA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2SzIa7P Microphone: https://amzn.to/2YgHvO7 Camera I advise for beginners : https://amzn.to/2YmP0D9 Camera I advise after a few years: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Lens on Guest: https://amzn.to/32PqfPq Amazon (USA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2Zuw4i6 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2NzH63C Camera I advise for beginners: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Camera I advise after a few years:https://amzn.to/2Ht1Fed Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos: Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9 Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2 Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE Earlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v Earlier IT Guy Music Videos: IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX:  http://bit.ly/2F36afS Support the show

    17 min
  3. The Joy of Starting Over

    21/04/2022

    The Joy of Starting Over

    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://spoti.fi/2KW5s5E review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB Social Media: Website: https://www.sanjayComedy.com/ Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6 Gear I use: Amazon (INDIA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2SzIa7P Microphone: https://amzn.to/2YgHvO7 Camera I advise for beginners : https://amzn.to/2YmP0D9 Camera I advise after a few years: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Lens on Guest: https://amzn.to/32PqfPq Amazon (USA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2Zuw4i6 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2NzH63C Camera I advise for beginners: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Camera I advise after a few years:https://amzn.to/2Ht1Fed Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos: Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9 Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2 Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE Earlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v Earlier IT Guy Music Videos: IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX:  http://bit.ly/2F36afS Support the show

    18 min
  4. What Analytics Would Tinder Have? #dating

    08/04/2022

    What Analytics Would Tinder Have? #dating

    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: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB Social Media: Website: https://www.sanjayComedy.com/ Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6 Gear I use: Amazon (INDIA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2SzIa7P Microphone: https://amzn.to/2YgHvO7 Camera I advise for beginners : https://amzn.to/2YmP0D9 Camera I advise after a few years: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Lens on Guest: https://amzn.to/32PqfPq Amazon (USA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2Zuw4i6 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2NzH63C Camera I advise for beginners: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Camera I advise after a few years:https://amzn.to/2Ht1Fed Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos: Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9 Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2 Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE Earlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v Earlier IT Guy Music Videos: IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX:  http://bit.ly/2F36afS Support the show

    24 min
  5. Extreme Creative Hacking Tips

    29/03/2022

    Extreme Creative Hacking Tips

    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 needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5E review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB Social Media: Website: https://www.sanjayComedy.com/ Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6 Gear I use: Amazon (INDIA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2SzIa7P Microphone: https://amzn.to/2YgHvO7 Camera I advise for beginners : https://amzn.to/2YmP0D9 Camera I advise after a few years: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Lens on Guest: https://amzn.to/32PqfPq Amazon (USA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2Zuw4i6 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2NzH63C Camera I advise for beginners: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Camera I advise after a few years:https://amzn.to/2Ht1Fed Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos: Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9 Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2 Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE Earlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v Earlier IT Guy Music Videos: IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX:  http://bit.ly/2F36afS Support the show

    26 min
  6. When It's Ok to Blame Yourself

    22/03/2022

    When It's Ok to Blame Yourself

    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: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24 review and listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5E review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB Social Media: Website: https://www.sanjayComedy.com/ Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6 Gear I use: Amazon (INDIA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2SzIa7P Microphone: https://amzn.to/2YgHvO7 Camera I advise for beginners : https://amzn.to/2YmP0D9 Camera I advise after a few years: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Lens on Guest: https://amzn.to/32PqfPq Amazon (USA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2Zuw4i6 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2NzH63C Camera I advise for beginners: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Camera I advise after a few years:https://amzn.to/2Ht1Fed Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos: Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9 Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2 Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE Earlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v Earlier IT Guy Music Videos: IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX:  http://bit.ly/2F36afS Support the show

    16 min
  7. First Date Tips in 2022 #datingInIndia

    13/03/2022

    First Date Tips in 2022 #datingInIndia

    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 on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KW5s5E review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB Social Media: Website: https://www.sanjayComedy.com/ Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6 Gear I use: Amazon (INDIA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2SzIa7P Microphone: https://amzn.to/2YgHvO7 Camera I advise for beginners : https://amzn.to/2YmP0D9 Camera I advise after a few years: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Lens on Guest: https://amzn.to/32PqfPq Amazon (USA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2Zuw4i6 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2NzH63C Camera I advise for beginners: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Camera I advise after a few years:https://amzn.to/2Ht1Fed Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos: Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9 Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2 Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE Earlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v Earlier IT Guy Music Videos: IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX:  http://bit.ly/2F36afS Support the show (https://www.sanjayComedy.com) Support the show

    17 min
  8. SEO vs. Creativity

    07/03/2022

    SEO vs. Creativity

    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 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: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB Social Media: Website: https://www.sanjayComedy.com/ Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6 Gear I use: Amazon (INDIA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2SzIa7P Microphone: https://amzn.to/2YgHvO7 Camera I advise for beginners : https://amzn.to/2YmP0D9 Camera I advise after a few years: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Lens on Guest: https://amzn.to/32PqfPq Amazon (USA) Zoom Recorder: https://amzn.to/2Zuw4i6 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2NzH63C Camera I advise for beginners: https://amzn.to/2LdUY0F Camera I advise after a few years:https://amzn.to/2Ht1Fed Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos: Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9 Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2 Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE Earlier Dating Advice Videos: 5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v Earlier IT Guy Music Videos: IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX:  http://bit.ly/2F36afS Support the show

    17 min
4.8
out of 5
61 Ratings

About

The 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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