In this solo podcast episode, I talk about the lessons from Eddie Izzard's Book, Believe Me, about Building Stamina and how to deal with free time without going insane.

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82: No Backing Out

In this episode I sit down with Bangalore based comedian Shamik Chakrabarti and talk about going out on dates which doesn't involve alcohol, about starting comedy by doing impressions, about his joke writing process, about staying calm while creating and about funny people who will never do comedy.

81: Seriously Off Stage with Shamik Chakrabarti

In this episode I sit down with Rahul Sarkar who is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter and have a conversation on the mindset of an athlete, on how BJJ teaches you humility, about learning not to tap out easily and about his journey of pursuing difficult challenges.  Also on this podcast, I sit down with a dedicated set of people at DMS academy, South India's only Pro Wrestling Academy and talk to them on the sport that they are passionate about. Thanks to Chandrasekhar, Susie Mathews and David Mathews for their time.

80: Attracted to What's Difficult Feat. Rahul Sarkar with DMS Academy

In this episode I sit down with Bangalore based comedian, Gautham Govindan and talk about self-deprecatory humour, about how relationships might be bad for comedy and about hosting shows.

79: Seriously Off Stage with Gautham Govindan

Somnath Padhy is a stand up comedian based out of Bangalore. Seriously off stage is a new Segment in The Right Room Podcast where I talk seriously to a comedian about a  topic of joke that he/she is working on. In this episode we cover a wide spectrum of topics ranging from second chances, religion and politicians with criminal records.

78: Seriously Off Stage with Somnath Padhy

In this episode I sit down with my old friend Sandeep Pai who is a renowned Music Producer and DJ and talk about how he got started, his creative process, the myth of pursuing perfection, the importance of networking and about pushing past creative and personal barriers.  Here's the Detailed Show Notes - 01:48:00 - The start of it all.  05:50:00 - Being unique in the art field. 10:00:00 - Achieving Perfection, a myth  13:34:00 - Sandeep's creative process  19:00:00 - Work-life balance in the creative field.  25:28:00 - Getting out and networking is work.  30:00:00 - Fighting creative block  35:01:00 - Dealing with self-doubt 39:00:00 - After a bad gig

77: Perfection is a Waste of Time Feat. Sandeep Pai

In this episode I sit down with writer and researcher, Sharik Laliwaya and have a conversation on the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) and about why it is a threat to the democracy and secularism of India.

76: NRC, CAA & CAB, Let's know More Feat. Sharik Laliwala

In this episode I sit down with celebrated body builder Ajay Mishael and have an intense conversation on what inspired him to get fit, about being shamed and using that as inspiration, about steroid abuse, about the truth behind being a fitness influencer and about working hard to be somebody that you truly admire.

75: Do this for Yourself feat Ajay Mishael

In this episode, I sit down with Sandesh Johnny & Bhavneet Singh, two comedians from Hyderabad who embarked on an all India stand up tour by road. Together they've performed at almost every imaginable venue in the country and tell the rough, dirty and engaging story of how they did it.

74: A 30 Day Long Open Mic Feat. Sandesh Johnny & Bhavneet Singh

Stand Up Comedian Satish Perumal is my favorite comedian when it comes to doing crowd work. In this episode, I sit with him and talk about the Joker, about reading people and about funny stories of audiences that he's roasted at his shows.

73: If you don't Mind, Stick to Coughing Feat. Satish Perumal

Sudarsan Ramamurthy a.k.a Soda is a stand up comedian, author and storyteller. In my recent trip to Chennai, he came over to where I was staying and talked to me in detail about dating, ghosting, break ups and about the importance of putting yourself first.

72: Put Yourself First Feat. Sudarsan Ramamurthy

In this episode I sit down with Mumbai based comedian Bhavish Ailani and talk about playing to the back of the room, about recording a new video, about religion and about addictive behavior.

71: Respecting without Needing to Impress Feat. Bhavish Ailani

In this episode I sit down with Hyderabad based stand-up comedian Rohit Swain and talk about bachelor pads, growing up in the 90s and about how hard it is to nail stand-up as an art.

70: It's Hard to Nail Stand-up as an Art Feat. Rohit Swain

In this episode I sit down with stand up comedian, podcaster and writer, Navin Noronha and talk about his start into comedy, about his solo show 'The Good Child', about talking about his homosexuality on stage, about the positive response to his work and how he sees his comedy as a voice for activism and positive change.  You can follow him on Instagram - @houseofnoronha.  You can also check out his Stand Up Videos on YouTube and listen to his podcasts - keeping it Queer and Varta Lab on your favorite Podcast Streaming Platform.

69: Don't Listen to Everyone Feat. Navin Noronha

Following a Ban on Music at clubs in my city, I started to think if our government is more rural biased as opposed to urban biased. This got me thinking about the possibility that I could be wrong about everything that I expected from the economy from the point of view a 'privileged urban Indian'. So I decided to talk to my friend, Thejas Sundar who is a brilliant Professor of Economics and ask him a few of the questions that were bothering me. We talk about recessions, offices being over-staffed, employees being over-qualified, about the importance of creating and about how we hate to admit to the word 'mediocre'.

68: Questions about the Urban Economy Feat. Thejas Sundar

The Right Room Podcast is a weekly podcast where Stand-up Comedian, Rupen Paul has conversations with people who are smarter, funnier and more accomplished than him. Guests include comedians, authors, filmmakers, musicians, artists and other people trying to create an impact in the world. These conversations are funny, honest and inspiring.

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