Raj Shamani, who is one of the best in India and one of my favorite podcasters, goes the extra mile to ask direct and crucial questions to his guests on his podcast. By watching ‘Figuring Out with Raj Shamani’ podcasts, you’ll feel like all your questions about the guest have been answered, and in this article today, we’ll explore some of his best episodes that can help you enhance your knowledge.
Before delving into Raj Shamani’s podcasts, let’s get to know a bit about him. He is an extremely ambitious and hardworking individual. You can gauge this from the fact that he began understanding and venturing into business during his teenage years.
Apart from this, Raj has also been included in Forbes’ 30 under 30, delivered a TEDx Talk, and spoken at prominent companies. In addition to all this, he has authored a best-selling book titled ‘Build Don’t Talk.’
Now you should have a good idea of how amazing and hardworking Raj Shamani is, achieving so much at such a young age and continuing to accomplish more.
Raj Shamani is one of the early podcasters in India who helped popularize the culture in the country. Apart from him, Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as ‘BeerBiceps,’ is another among these early podcasters. If you want to know about his best episodes, you can read this article.
1. Co-founder of Zerodha ‘Nikhil Kamath’
If you are interested in business and entrepreneurship, this episode is definitely for you. In this episode of “Figuring Out with Raj Shamani,” the discussion revolves around a fintech company, which is the largest trading platform in India.
In this episode, India’s youngest billionaire, Nikhil Kamath, shares his journey of dropping out of school at the age of 17 and starting Zerodha. Through this podcast, you can learn about the journey of starting a business and making it successful.
2. Zeeshan Sheikh aka Seeken
Zeeshan Sheikh runs an incredibly amazing YouTube channel called ‘Seeken,’ where he discusses book summaries and shares insights on the paths to becoming a better and successful individual. In his podcast with Raj Shamani, Zeeshan covers various topics such as:
- Why we should read books
- How to become rich
- Passive income
- Multiple sources of income
If you want to become a better person, understand the importance of books, and achieve success in your life, be sure to watch this episode of the Figuring Out podcast.
3. BeerBiceps aka Ranveer Allahbadia
How would it be if India’s two biggest and most admired podcasters, Raj Shamani and Ranveer Allahbadia, came together for an episode?
It’s exactly what’s happening, where two amazing podcasters are appearing together, sharing their experiences. In this episode, Ranveer is touching upon some crucial topics, such as confidence and consistency. Apart from all these things, they are also discussing many important aspects in a lively manner that can be very helpful in your life.
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4. Shark Tank judge Ashneer Grover
Ashneer Grover is a well-known figure that many people are familiar with. He has gained significant fame on the internet, particularly for his role as a judge on Shark Tank India. In this episode, he discusses his entire journey, including his involvement with BharatPe, a unicorn company, and his time as a judge on Shark Tank.
In addition to all of this, Ashneer Grover has also shared his experiences on various aspects of business, India, and working in different companies in the podcast “Figuring Out with Raj Shamani.” If you have an interest in business, this podcast is definitely tailored for you.
5. Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal
In an episode of Shark Tank, judge and founder/CEO of Shaadi.com, Anupam Mittal, is discussing his interesting journey. In this podcast, Anupam Mittal talks about his experiences at Boston College, Shaadi.com, and his other business ventures.
6. Mentor ‘Manish Pandey’
It’s possible that you may not be familiar with Manish Pandey. However, if you want to become famous on social media, especially on YouTube, you should try to know more about him and his thoughts as much as possible. Prominent creators on YouTube, such as Ranveer Allahbadia, Bhuvan Bam, and many others, often discuss their content strategy to him.
Even if your goal is not to achieve success in the field of social media, you should definitely watch this podcast. His story is quite motivational and a perfect example that if you have a hunger for success, nothing can stop you from achieving it.
7. Founder of OYO Ritesh Agarwal
OYO, which is one of the most famous companies in India, and I’m saying this because you must have often come across memes related to this company on social media.
And if you want to know about the inspiring and motivating story of this company and its founder Ritesh Agarwal, you should definitely watch this podcast. You should also know that Ritesh Agarwal is one of the youngest billionaires in India.
8. King
MTV Hustle sensation Arpan Kumar Chandel, also known as King, is a highly acclaimed and well-known artist in today’s times. In the latest episode of “Figuring Out with Raj Shamani,” he discussed various aspects of the music industry, including:
- How does the music industry work?
- Ways to make money as an artist
- Importance of passive income
- What works and what doesn’t work in the Indian music industry
- How artists manage their money?
- What are the biggest opportunities in the Indian Music Industry?
If you aspire to build a career in the Indian music industry, it is essential to watch this podcast.
9. Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Ritesh Malik
When it comes to entrepreneur and business-related podcasts, this episode is one of my favorites. In this episode, Ritesh Malik discusses many practical aspects of business, such as:
- What needs to change with India’s current education system?
- How to deal with competitors?
- What is stopping India from becoming truly a world power?
- What type of startup fails and succeeds?
- How to build the right culture for your organization?
- What is that one thing every entrepreneur is wrong about?
You may or may not resonate with these discussions, but you’ll likely gain a new perspective and learn a lot from what Ritesh Malik has to say.
10. Bhuvan Bam aka BB Ki Vines
It’s highly unlikely that anyone on the Indian internet has never watched BB’s videos. We all are fans of his amazing and entertaining comedy videos. However, have you ever explored the other side of his personality? If not, you should definitely watch his podcast with Raj Shamani, where he talks from the heart and shares insights about his journey.
11. Yo Yo Honey Singh
There cannot be a better podcast to get to know Honey Singh, our favorite rapper and singer from childhood, from the inside. In the ‘Figuring Out’ episode, Honey Paaji has spoken quite openly about his ups and downs, and also discussed the ‘Mafia Mundeer’ group.
If you are a fan of Yo Yo Honey Singh, you must watch this podcast.
12. Historian Dr. Vikram Sampath
Many of us believe that we haven’t been taught the true history of India in our school books. This podcast is specifically for those individuals, where Dr. Vikram Sampath has made an effort to narrate Indian history in a correct and authentic manner.
In this episode of “Figuring Out with Raj Shamani,” Dr. Vikram Sampath discusses not only Indian history but also various other topics, such as:
- Veer Savarkar
- The need for Indian movies to be more realistic about history
- History textbooks
If you have an interest in Indian history, then this podcast episode is definitely for you.
13. Rajiv Makhni aka Tech Makhni
How many people among you remember the show that used to air on NDTV? I remember it quite well; when I was younger, I used to be very excited to watch that show.
There was a time back then, and there is a time today, where Rajiv Makhni seemed as relevant and engaging in discussing technology as he does today. In this podcast with Raj Shamani, Rajiv has discussed a variety of technology-related topics such as:
- AI
- YouTube Reviews
- Technology in our daily lives
If you have a passion for technology and are eager to learn about things related to the future, then this episode is definitely for you.
14. Sunburn CEO Karan Singh
This is one of the most interesting topics that you can watch on a podcast. We have all heard about the Sunburn Music Festival, where renowned DJs from around the world come to perform.
Karan Singh has explained the challenges of hosting the Sunburn Music Festival and the entire business model in a very simple way in this podcast. In this podcast, he talks about the demands made by famous and prominent DJs such as DJ Snake, Steve Aoki, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, and many others for their performances.
15. Journalist Palki Sharma Upadhyay
Award-winning journalist Palki Sharma is a highly famous and respected news anchor in India.
In her podcast, she talks about her journey in journalism and delves into various topics such as:
- Indian media
- Geopolitics
- Insights into interviews conducted with world leaders
If you want to understand why Indian media is the way it is, this podcast is a must-watch.
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16. Real Estate Billionaire Dr. Hiranandani
Here is a podcast that you must watch if you have any interest in business or real estate. In this episode, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, in conversation with Raj Shamani, has explained his business in a simple and precise manner. From this episode, you can learn a lot from his experiences and strategies, which can help you achieve success in any business.
In this podcast, Dr. Hiranandani has touched upon various important aspects such as:
- Should you buy or rent a house?
- How successful people align business with national interest
- The role of the younger generation in innovation and progress
Apart from these, he has also discussed many other important topics.
17. Journalist Pradeep Bhandari
Pradeep Bhandari jonki India ke ek jaane-maane journalist aur news anchor hai. Bhandari ko jyadatar political commentator aur political analyst ke roop me jaana jaata hai. Is podcast me bhi unhone kayi saare important mudde par baat ki hai jaise-
- Canada issue
- Shushant Singh Rajput
- Israel
Ye tarah ke kayi aur muddo par baat hui hai jisko dekhkar aap apne gyaan ke bhandar ko badha sakte ho.
18. Dr. Anand Ranganathan
There is no need for any kind of introduction for him. If you want to understand India and Indian politics well, then this episode is absolutely for you. In it, they have tried to explain many things in a simple way, such as:
- What it means to be ‘A political’?
- Cancel culture
- How India can build a 10 trillion economy?
- Farm laws
Dr. Anand Ranganathan and Raj Shamani have openly discussed various issues like these in this podcast. You should definitely watch this episode at least once.
19. Rajesh Dembla
This podcast is for all those people who, for any reason, feel that they will not be successful in their lives. In this podcast, Rajesh Dembla talks about how he spent his nights on a railway platform and did various odd jobs for his bread and butter. He shares how he walked on these paths and eventually became so successful.
This is one of my favorite episodes. You should definitely watch it at least once.
20. Rapper MC Stan
If you are one of those who like to listen to or perform rap, then this episode is definitely for you. In this podcast, Altaf Tadavi, also known as MC Stan, talks about his entire journey, how he emerged from the slums to become a big star in the world of rap, and even won Bigg Boss.
Alongside this, he openly discusses various aspects of his life such as his neighborhood, friends, money, and relationships, including his girlfriend.
21. Abhijit Iyer Mitra
You should definitely watch the episode of “Figuring Out with Raj Shamani” featuring Abhijit Iyer Mitra, one of India’s most brilliant defense analysts and geopolitics experts. In this episode, they have discussed several crucial issues such as:
- Russia
- India’s geopolitical landscape
- China
They have delved deeply into various other topics like these in this episode.
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Final Words
Now you’ve seen some of the best episodes of Raj Shamani’s podcast ‘Figuring Out.’ From every podcast episode on his YouTube channel today, you will definitely learn something valuable and new that will greatly aid you in achieving success in your life. Make sure to share this article ‘Figuring Out with Raj Shamani‘ with those friends and cousins whom you trust will undoubtedly achieve something significant in their lives.