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the Birdy Num Num Podcast

Sanjay Manaktalawww.youtube.com
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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Episodes

Indian Weddings Beyonce, Ambani, Sabyasachi & Narcos.

What 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 the needfu...

Dec 12, 201816 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Dr. Shyam Bhat | Middle Class: Misery or Motivated?

Dr. 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

Dec 09, 201819 minSeason 1Ep. 8

stop hating your Tech Job | IT Engineers

Getting 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!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjh ...

Dec 07, 20189 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Addicted to Tutorials and Not Doing Work

You 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

Dec 02, 20188 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Dating In India Sucks and Here's WHY #datingIndia #datingInIndia

Is 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 listen on Googl...

Nov 27, 201815 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Tinder OR Shaadi.com? #DatingIndia #datingInIndia

What 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: http://bit.ly/2EB...

May 22, 20188 minSeason 1Ep. 3

BEING AN NRI | Bro Can You Bring an iPhone

Sanjay 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://bit.ly/2EBY4KO...

Dec 11, 201710 minSeason 1Ep. 2

How to Meet Her Parents | #DatingInIndia #datingIndia

Dating 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 needful and re...

Dec 03, 201710 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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