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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.

the Birdy Num Num Podcast Sanjay Manaktala

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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.

    Small and Easy Ways to Build Confidence

    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

    • 22 min
    Stop Overcomplicating Your Life

    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

    • 16 min
    The Joy of Starting Over

    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

    • 17 min
    What Analytics Would Tinder Have? #dating

    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

    • 23 min
    Extreme Creative Hacking Tips

    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
    When It's Ok to Blame Yourself

    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

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

ash15Oct!! ,

Great desi podcast!

Love the way you talk. Believe it or not you sound very much like an ABCD Californian boy! Great content dude. Keep it up!!

FasterFood ,

The creative Indian!

Love sanjays take on dating and tech especially

Andrew Naveen ,

Highly recommend this to any and all millennial who's going through just life

One of the ways I escape is podcasts. They help you get motivated and recharge your spirit.

Finding "Birdy num num" podcast was the best thing that happened to me a few months back.. Topics run the gamut of daily life, including career, dating, marriage and more things life and work.

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