Raj Shamani's Figuring Out

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(00:00) - Introduction

(03:23) - Aakash Gupta’s Childhood

(06:28) - Passion for Sports

(10:39) - Performing in Front of the Indian Cricket Team

(22:02) - Reaction When Fans Approach Him for Photos

(24:09) - Does Money Isolate People?

(24:44) - Nice Guy Syndrome

(29:01) - High Standards in Work

(31:56) - College Days

(37:24) - Love for Delhi

(39:01) - Learning Improv Comedy

(44:24) - Red Nose Clowning

(47:06) - Journey of Comicstaan

(1:02:43) - Specialty of Samay Raina

(1:06:02) - Will He Make a Show Like India’s Got Latent?

(1:08:16) - Creative and Physical Burnout

(1:14:22) - How He Writes His Jokes

(1:20:56) - How to Decide Morality in Jokes

(1:21:50) - Punch Up and Punch Down Jokes

(1:25:39) - Is Today’s Audience Sensitive?

(1:30:14) - What Helped Him Become Confident?

(1:32:22) - Tips for Performing Better on Stage

(1:34:43) - How He Met His Wife

(1:42:01) - Biggest Problem in His Relationship

(1:45:08 - International and Indian Audiences

(1:48:05) - How He Makes Money

(1:53:25) - Most Inspiring Comedians

(1:55:16) - Inspiration from Kapil Sharma

(1:57:13) - What’s Special About Zakir Khan?

(2:00:17) - Closing Thoughts

(2:01:51) - Outro

In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Aakash Gupta in conversation with Raj Shamani. Aakash is one of the most popular and loved comedians in India, having performed over 500 shows both domestically and internationally. In this episode, you'll get to see not just his funny side but also his candid side, where you’ll get to know the person behind all the jokes. We talked about his childhood, how he wasn’t always confident but gradually developed confidence over the years, his passion for cricket and why he didn’t pursue it professionally, and how he eventually became a comedian. He shared the story of performing in front of the Indian cricket team and cracking jokes about Virat Kohli in his presence. We also discussed his journey to Comicstaan, how he got there, and how the show transformed his life. Towards the end, we discussed the challenges he faced in his marriage and how he overcame them. We also explored the various ways he earns money in comedy, how much he makes from a comedy show and his biggest struggles. The conversation concluded with him talking about the comedians who inspired him the most and why Zakir Khan achieved such phenomenal success. To keep watching more engaging episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!

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Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (03:53) - How She Packages the Show (07:38) - War and Money Connection (09:52) - Reasons Behind Global Wars (15:23) - A.UK.US (Global Dynamics) (16:14) - Will China Take Over the US? (24:09) - What China is Missing (29:00) - Democracy Explained (30:35) - Monarchy vs Democracy (36:15) - India & Its Challenges (56:26) - India’s Strengths (01:02:07) - Neighbourhood Problems of India (01:14:19) - India’s Strategic approach (01:19:04) - News Trends & Content Shift (01:27:15) - Trump’s Approach Towards India (01:29:51) - Outro In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Palki Sharma in conversation with Raj Shamani. She is the Managing Editor at Firstpost and has previously worked with prominent news organizations like Network18, WION, Hindustan Times, and Doordarshan. She is one of the finest journalists in India and is admired across the country. In this episode, we talked about why wars happen, who benefits the most from them, the common strategies countries use to build leverage, and China’s ideology that helped it grow. We also discussed what is going wrong, leading to its downfall in certain areas. Then, we explored why the US has remained on top for a century, how many people have created generational wealth despite average financial backgrounds, the perks of having a democracy in a country, and its drawbacks. Towards the end, we discussed different political strategies used by countries like China, the US, South Korea, and India. We talked about India’s biggest strengths, which could make it the third-largest economy by 2030, and the challenges we need to overcome to grow faster. We also covered our relationships with neighboring countries, our current equation with them, whether Trump is good for India, the challenges Palki faces while reporting the news, and how she handles them. To keep watching such insightful episodes, subscribe to our channel now!

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📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (02:58) - Arjun Kapoor’s childhood (08:03) - How did he become obese (11:32) - Maturing at a young age (13:09) - Arjun Kapoor on his mom (14:21) - Financial independence (15:43) - Awareness while getting into Bollywood (16:27) - Experience of working in ‘Singham Again’ (17:56) - Reaching out to Rohit Shetty for a film (20:16) - Why people wanted him to fail (21:33) - Worst phase of his career (24:35) - His views on criticism (26:53) - Why he did Finding Fanny (29:07) - What went wrong for him (30:25) - What went wrong with Namaste England (32:59) - Feeling confident and inferior (35:33) - How to become the top 1% of people (38:04) - Common differences between men & women (40:31) - Relationship with his sisters (45:13) - How is he as a brother? (47:39) - Raj’s relationship with his sisters (50:22) - Arjun on his personal relationships (53:07) - How is he in his relationships as a person? (56:25) - Views on Shah Rukh Khan (1:04:38) - Views on Salman Khan (1:09:37) - Closing thoughts (1:10:26) - Outro In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have actor Arjun Kapoor in conversation with Raj Shamani. Arjun has been part of some of the most loved Bollywood movies, including Ishaqzaade, 2 States, Half Girlfriend, and many more. In this episode, we got to see a more personal side of him as he opened up about his experiences dealing with grief, heartbreak, trauma, and other difficult emotions. We discussed his childhood, the impact of his parents' separation, and how it changed him. Once a studious kid, he lost interest in studies and turned to overeating to cope with his emotional void. Arjun also shared the story of how he landed a role in Singham Again, his equation with Rohit Shetty, and his experience dealing with online trolling. He reflected on what went wrong in his career that led to a dip, whether he considers himself a confident person, and the experiences that helped him build confidence. Towards the end, we talked about his relationship with his sisters, memories with Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, how he sees himself as a brother, and his approach to relationships. We end our conversation, by talking about Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun’s memories and thoughts about him, what makes SRK special, and his experiences working with Salman Khan. To watch more such engaging conversations, subscribe to our channel now!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(03:28) - Raj’s appreciation for MrBeast

(04:25) - The strategy that works best for a creator

(06:20) - The sacrifices made by MrBeast

(08:03) - Raj discusses Beast Games

(09:21) - MrBeast discusses Beast Games

(12:37) - Funding for Beast Games

(13:28) - Filming of Beast Games

(16:10) - The purpose behind the show

(21:30) - The reason he believes the show will be a success

(25:23) - The future of podcasts

(26:52) - Hacks for growing podcasts by MrBeast

(30:16) - MrBeast's advice to content creators

(31:48) - The countries from which he receives the most views

(33:11) - Revenue from YT views across different countries

(34:34) - Launching Feastables in India

(36:49) - The making of Feastables

(38:41) - Sales of Feastables

(39:53) - Challenges faced during the making of Feastables

(46:53) - Advice for creators starting their own brand

(49:48) - The future of creator-led brands

(51:59) - MrBeast’s marketing idea for a blender

(58:16) - The future of content creation

(59:21) - The use of AI in MrBeast’s videos

(01:01:49) - 3 questions every YouTuber should ask themselves

(01:04:39) - Yearly spending on content

(01:06:48) - Thank you for listening

(01:07:05) - Outro

In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have MrBeast in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is one of the biggest YouTubers globally, with over 300 million subscribers. He is about to launch his show, Beast Games, on December 19 on Amazon Prime Video, which broke around 40 Guinness World Records during its production. In this episode, we discussed the strategies that work for long-term fan-building, the sacrifices he made to grow his YouTube channel and career, and details about his new show, Beast Games. He shared insights into the massive investment behind the show, his thought process while planning it, and his crazy schedule balancing the production with shooting for his YouTube channel. Towards the end, we discussed the creator economy, his hack for growing a podcast, his top 3 ideas for aspiring content creators, and whether he views India as a view farm. We also explored the story behind his chocolate brand, Feastables, how he built it over the years, and whether celebrity-led brands perform better. Lastly, we discussed three crucial questions every YouTuber should ask before making a video and revealed how much he earns annually. To keep watching such engaging conversations, subscribe to our channel now!

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📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (02:49) - Psychologist vs Psychiatrist (05:36) - Malpractices in Medication (07:33) - Common Personality Disorders (09:23) - What Is Narcissism (11:08) - Understanding Narcissism (12:57) - Traits vs Disorders (14:21) - Types of Narcissism (22:07) - Are World Leaders Narcissists (30:13) - The Myth of a Perfect Family (35:06) - What Is Separation Abuse (39:25) - Common Family Problems (42:00) - How to Deal with Family Issues (51:15) - How Narcissism Affects Children (57:50) - What Does Toxic Mean (58:34) - Narcissism in Relationships (1:09:34) - Why It’s Hard to Leave a Narcissist (1:11:23) - Power Couples Around the World (1:19:02) - Why Consistency Matters (1:22:36) - Why Narcissistic People Succeed (1:25:21) - Narcissism in the Workplace (1:28:08) - Why Society Celebrates Narcissism (1:35:19) - Thank You (1:35:35)- Outro In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Havovi Hyderabadwalla in conversation with Raj Shamani. She is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with over a decade of experience and in-depth knowledge of people, their behavior, and various personality disorders. In this episode, we discussed the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist, when people should consult a psychiatrist, common personality disorders observed in Indians, and why many individuals develop these disorders. We also explored who a narcissistic person is, their traits, how they behave, and the impact they have on others. Additionally, we delved into the common types of narcissistic personalities, including communal narcissism, narcissistic traits in family members, and the typical signs of these traits in parents. Towards the end, we talked about separation narcissism, why victims often fall for narcissistic people, what they go through, and her thoughts on the movie Animal. We also discussed whether a child can fix a narcissistic parent, how a narcissistic partner affects the victim, whether narcissistic individuals tend to succeed professionally, how to identify narcissistic bosses, how to deal with them, and the qualities of nurturing leaders with healthy narcissism. To keep watching such insightful podcasts, subscribe to our channel now!

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