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the Birdy Num Num Podcast
by Sanjay Manaktala
The Birdy Num Num Podcast is creativity, AI, dating, and real talk for engineers and office folks who suspect there's more to life. Host Sanjay Manaktala is an Indian-American comedian with 35M+ views online, an ex-Accenture engineer who left IT for stand-up comedy in India, and a guy who now works a corporate day job in Houston while still hitting open mics. Because life begins after engineering. Back after a four-year break with short weekly solo episodes on AI tools and creativity, content strategy and personal branding, the future of work, and the Indian-American experience. Then dig through 100 episodes of back catalog on confidence, dating, careers, and interviews with creators and founders. DM @sanjayComedy on Instagram or tweet @SMANAK with topic requests.
Episodes
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I planned a podcast relaunch for a month and couldn't press record.
I made "just do it" videos for years. Then I spent ten weeks not pressing record on this episode. There was a tripod I never bought, a sound recorder with battery acid in it, and a baby asleep in the next room. My mind has been as active as it's ever been these last four years, but with content...
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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…
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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...
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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:...
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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:...
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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…
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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:...
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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…
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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…
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YouTube Removes Dislikes, Bad News & Thinking For Yourself
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....
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Cycling, Causes & Creativity: Four Women in Bangalore Share Their Stories
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...
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Prediction: Renaissance Of Your Attention Span
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…
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When You Don't Care How You Look, You Look Amazing
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...
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Yahoo! Engineer to 50M Views and TikTok Super Star | Richard Sarvate
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…
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If Beyonce Needs to Market Why Don't You?
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…
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Low Tech Skills That Increase Your Sex Appeal
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...
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High Tech Skills That Increase Your Sex Appeal
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…
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Dating In Quarantine | #datingInIndia | Advice
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...
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Mental Health When You're Probably Not Depressed
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:...
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Relationships and Respect #DatingInIndia
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…
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How to Learn and Practice Confidence
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...
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Vipassana or Hustle? | Quantity Over Quality
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...
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How To Get a Job When You Have Bad Grades
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...
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A Million Views Means Nothing
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...
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Couples, Quarantine & Digital Marketing
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...
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One Year Off Alcohol | Life Before and After
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...
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Work Now or Get a Masters?
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....
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The Upside of Corona
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...
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Do You Get Paralyzed by Social Media?
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…
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Should You Get an MBA?
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...
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Advice for Freshers in IT
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...
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Focus Your Attention On Your Attention
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...
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Creativity and Your Tinder Profile
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:...
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Your Strategy Is an Outdated Strategy
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…
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Our Toxic Relationship With Money
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...
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Don't Quit But Do Start Over
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...
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India or America | Where Should You Live?
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...
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Being Busy Isn't Always Productivity | Sameer Mirchandani
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...
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Office Politics is For Losers
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...
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Instagram Getting Rid of Likes | Yay or Nay?
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!...
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Quitting Engineering Is Fashionable But Please No
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…
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Defeating Stage Fright | Three Real Tips
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...
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How To Deal with Two Faced People
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...
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Are You In A Toxic Relationship? A Simple Test.
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...
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Dealing With Negative People
"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:...
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How Can Writing Funny Improve Your Career?
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....
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Dating Indian Men | YOUR QUESTIONS | #datingInIndia
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…
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Keto Works Great and That's the Problem
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:...
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There's No GPS to Find Yourself
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...
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How to Be a Bollywood Makeup Artist and the Met Gala | Sandhya Shekar
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...
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The Birdy Num Num Podcast is creativity, AI, dating, and real talk for engineers and office folks who suspect there's more to life. Host Sanjay Manaktala is an Indian-American comedian with 35M+ views online, an ex-Accenture engineer who left IT for stand-up comedy in India, and a guy who now works a corporate day job in Houston while still hitting open mics. Because life begins after engineering. Back after a four-year break with short weekly solo episodes on AI tools and creativity, content strategy and personal branding, the future of work, and the Indian-American experience. Then dig through 100 episodes of back catalog on confidence, dating, careers, and interviews with creators and founders. DM @sanjayComedy on Instagram or tweet @SMANAK with topic requests.
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