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Mohak also known as  @Soch by Mohak Mangal   on YouTubewas an interesting guest to talk with. He tells in the podcast how he is going to study at Stanford MBA at the age of 29. He shares his experience with learning and working simultaneously. He has economics degrees and was placed in Bihar for his first job. Mohak explains how that worked for him and tells us a few stories about his experience from seeing India’s poverty so closely. 

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Mohak also runs an infotainment channel and talks about his process on YouTube and expresses his love for researching for the videos. He also talks about his team and how he has started managing it and relying on the people he works with. We talk about Corporatization on Youtube and how it has become the number of games. He explains how he avoids this cycle. We also talk about the online hate all of the creators receive and ways to deal with it. 

We also talk about Mohak’s travel experience and what he has learned living in different cities and countries for the most part of his adult life. Mohak shares his experience of visiting Pakistan. We also talk about the difference between being 18 and 29 and how you start to settle down and become monotonous in life eventually. 

Mohak also shares what content he consumes and the perks of content creation and consumption. One thing that you can take away from this podcast is that learning and growing never stops and it’s always good to expand your horizons and do more every day, in the form of gaining new experiences. 

Want more of it? Watch previous episodes in the 'Stories With Rusty' Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpnbQzosgoG-Ks4ZInE8BRk6qfDFXDQss

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In This Episode 

0:00 - catching up

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Somesh or also known as  @camerawalebhaiya  is one of the most humble people I have had a conversation with. Having been at a very young age, as clueless as we all can be, Somesh is one of the people who had the guts to explore, go in the field, get the practical experience and make it happen even with a lot of challenges- be it physically or financially. 

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Camera wale Bhaiya is the perfect example of starting off as being the “photography for beginners” and being the one people ask “photographer kaise bane”. In this podcast, he explains the struggle he has gone through and believes is the struggle of artists, he also shares his perspective on growth mindset and what he follows personally. One of the craziest stories he shares is how he traveled on a budget. 

Somesh’s Storytelling in Hindi will hook you for the most part of the podcast and his growth mindset story is something to take away from this episode. 

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In This Episode 

0:00 // early life of somesh

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Sahil Shah is creative, funny, deep, and insightful and the first stand up comedian to feature on the Podcast. Sahil Shah talks about the inside of the comedian world and how it is like to be in the world of standup comedy, sustain and grow in the Indian Stand Up Comedy Scene. 

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We talk about everything from being productive in life to having an existential crisis. We talk about the impact of lockdown on comedians, hosting online comedy shows and how different it is to perform standup comedy live vs comedy online. We talk about creativity and finding a voice and explore the mind of a comedian.  

He also shares a few stories of his zoom show stand-up and how you can never have that vibe with them because of the lag and sometimes even lack of attention. He further goes on to say that reaction and instant gratification is a very important part of Stand Up Comedy and Stand Up Comedy Reactions are something that gives them feedback to do better. 

We also get a gist of how it is like to hang out with the first wave of comedians in India who are also known as og comedians in today’s age. 

Shah also says that he watches a lot of content and further gives really good recommendations of Absurd Comedy Movies. Apart from that, we talk about stream fuckups, viral trends, growth, pressure, and keeping with reels. We talk about the insecurities of being on the internet and how you are replaceable. Basically a lot of existential crisis as a creator but with a lot of insights. 

He also talks about the process of writing the standup special and his creative process. 

Neel Gogia is a Co-Founder of iplix Media, a talent management agency managing some of the finest clients and creators in India. This conversation gives a lot of insights into the Influencer Marketing Industry and how it is so important to differentiate your Influencer Marketing Agency from others’. Neel talks about how it is important to give the brand the quality it deserves and manage 4-5 brands that sustain with you than to have a rolling set of brands that just do 2-3 campaigns and move on with the next agency. This helps you to sustain clients and boosts your aim for managing brands for the long run.

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He also talks about how building a strong Influencer Marketing Strategy is a major part of the job. It may come from observing people online and providing them what is lacking. He shares one of his incidents with Audi and how they ended up dragging that pitch for 17 months before closing the client. 

Apart from that, it is also a “tips for content creators” podcast. Neel also gives a perspective on how it is important for creators to start their own businesses if they want to capitalize on content for the long term. A good place to start thinking for content creators’ business ideas if you haven’t already. 

We also talk about the importance of sustaining as content creators than blowing up and becoming irrelevant as faster. Neel also shares his experience with influencers and what they need from the commercial point of view at the moment. 

Neel shares his daily routine and his new business ideas too. An insightful conversation into an entrepreneur’s mind. 

@Siddharth Warrier  is a doctor, has live podcasts, and has started creating content very recently. You must have already been studying neuroscience from his channel. But you might not know what he thinks about the productivity gyaan we see on the internet every Monday and how he manages his day job - being a doctor and his hobby- creating content. 

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In this podcast, we talk about everything Sid’s experience with gaining sudden subscribers on YouTube and sustaining them very well. We talk about the phases he went through learning the process of YouTube and buying expensive gadgets just to regret later (just like everybody else). We also have a long chat over games and share a lot of what we have played with each other. We talk about PubG briefly and we then proceed to talk about studying and growing as a content creator (the tradition of Stories with Rusty). We also talk about types of vlogs and whether creators should do it or not. @Sid Warrier expresses his interest in studying further and getting more degrees. I share my experience in IGNOU doing MA in Psychology and talking about that one lifafa I still have to submit in the college. 

We also talk about farzi motivation on the internet and how it can actually do more bad than good. We also share our ideas on short-form and long-form content and along with that discuss our methods of podcasting. Along with that, streaming setup is what is brought up a lot in the conversation. 

It is basically a wholesome conversation filled with humor, gyaan, recommendations, and insights. I enjoyed exchanging ideas with him. I know you will love a good chat too. Dive in. 

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In This Episode 

0:00 // About Gaming

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@Jamie Alter  &  @Vedant Rusty  talk on topics ranging from Cricket to Parenting and everything in between.

Jamie grew up in India as a 4th generation American and yes, that makes him an Indian. He is a cricket journalist, actor, YouTuber and a ‘Gora Indian’. His father, Tom Alter was a well-known actor who has worked with the likes of Satyajit Ray and Rajesh Khanna. He was known as ‘Blue-eyed saheb with impeccable Hindi’ as his Hindi was as good as a UP resident, if not better.   

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In this video (with TL;DR):

Intro // 00:00

Introduction to Jamie // 04:25

Jamie & India's Love for cricket // 07:52

Cricket journalism over the years // 14:25

Switching careers to acting // 25:26

Jamie Alter on Creating content // 37:57

Reaction from colleagues, the role of family and life advice // 41:42

Criticism and having a positive outlook to the future // 51:26

Life after becoming a parent // 57:47

Future of Jamie Alter // 01:00:53

Less a podcast, more a conference call with two English Literature enthusiasts, vibing over Shakespeare, Theatre, The Beauty of Teaching, and The Essence of Keeping Learning.  

Krshna has done her Undergrad in English Literature from St. Xavier’s, Ahemdabad. Then she went ahead to do her Masters from the University of Nottingham. From there, she started her course of “Masters in Shakspearean Studies” at Kings College, London.

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Krshna is a fun, insightful, and very interactive person to talk with. I honestly haven’t had a conversation so deep about English Literature since a really long time. Her passion for stories, literature, and everything that it has to offer is worth experiencing. 

We, as fellow Book Worms, talk about plays (a lot of Shakespeare), a little bit about Russian literature, and classical literature in bits. Krishna brings her insights about her Shakespearean studies and we discuss the best of Shakespeare, be it the Bollywood adaptations or Hollywood Shakespeare Movies. 

As CBSE and ICSE students, we explore the academic literature in both the boards and how they are so different from each other. We also discuss how today’s generation perceives literature in a very different way and form than what we did 5 years ago. 

We talk about the challenges that come with teaching English literature to high school students. We also chew over the fact that English teachers are remembered very fondly because they teach life while everyone teaches facts. My interest in teaching literature is slowly starting to come back and with this podcast going live. 

We also walk through the theatre part of learning literature and share our stories of acting and directing plays. We also have our advice on how to start reading and how reading is important to develop empathy. 

It was basically a really fun conversation. Consider it a conference call with two literature enthusiasts being excited about the similar interests they share. It is a very insightful yet light conversation so maybe grab a snack and dive into a conversation with us. 

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In This Episode of the 'Stories with Rusty' Podcast: 

0.00 // Introduction

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In this episode with  @Vinamre  (also  @Shaatir ), who happens to be the host of Dostcast, a writer and a fellow YouTuber, sits down in the pajamas to discuss everything from lizards to mythological stories and Indian History.  

This is an easy conversation you can listen to when you are craving some real talk. We talk about the topics of sales and marketing strategies that were used in the past. How nostalgia marketing will always work and the other side of the topic. We speak about content consumption and how it is important to be aware of what we consume. Because we become what we consume. On a lighter note, we hear some interesting stories from Vinamre’s life. Be it his caffeinated interview story or a drunk Clubhouse story, it’s always fun to experience something real (and funny). 

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Being the readers and writers in common, we talk about the poetry culture on the internet and cliche books that have disappointed us in the past. We also talk about some interesting reads and how sometimes giving out quantity is more important than quality. 

Another thing common between us is Delhi, and we vibe over it. Be it its tourist places, its people, nightlife in Delhi, or the reopening of clubs and restaurants. 

We also talk about lizards, saste n@she, the future of podcasting, podcast setup, content creation on social media, and the challenges and pressures that come with it. 

Grab a coffee, sit and listen to the conversation that is real, unfiltered, and unapologetic. 

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In this episode: 

0:00 // We believe in Unprofessionalism

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Avanti is a fellow creator you would have seen pop up on your explore page. From her identity being the “videshi girl” to her building a strong community in India, what was her journey? 

Avanti on Stories with Rusty talks her mind out about her life at Harvard, shares her experience with performing in India and America, and how she deals with her “identity on the internet”. We get insight into her mind and her simple way of life. She is sorted, sweet, and sharp. 

We talk about everything from her experience with learning Hindi to subjects in ICSE Schools. Avanti also says that she is okay with being called anything whether it is a content creator, influencer, or artist. Labels on her identity don’t really matter to her. Further, she also speaks about how she opened up to her Aaji, 

She speaks about her meeting the creators and collaborating with other YouTubers. Also, what was her experience with the same. It is seen that she is fond of talking about mental health for kids, building a community online, and the importance of keeping it safe and secured. She further shares how she is dealing with hate at the moment and how she has made peace with it. 

We also have a lot of conversations on music because Avanti is trained in classical music and follows it with passion, dedication, and love. 

This is all in all a wholesome conversation into the mind of Avanti. We get to know her way of life and philosophy deeply. Sit and listen to two people flowing in the most natural way of conversation for 1.5 hours. 

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Welcome, Avi to @Stories with Rusty where Vedant & Avi talk about the world of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. The duo dives deep into the world of XR, the career options for people in VR/AR, how this technology will transform the world and how we use tech, and much more. 

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In this video:

00:00 // Intro