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How does one deal with the insecurities & embarrassment of failing? How did a marketing professional suddenly change gears and become a cricket humorist & stand-up comic? How is it living the life that millions dream of and really knowing the humans behind the sports personalities that we see on screens? Our guest Vikram Sathaye is a cricket humorist, stand-up artist, entrepreneur and author who has been a presenter on Sony max and Star sports. Vikram has been a pioneer in the Indian StandUp comedy space. He runs a successful web series called What the Duck with Indian Cricketers and also co-hosts Think Cricket with Harsha Bhogle and Anita Bhogle to discuss all things cricket. He has authored a book called How Sachin Destroyed my Life and, in this episode, he dives deep into: 2:00- The Cricket Humourist Story and why doing mimicry landed him a ticket to the World Cup and became a career 5:00- the evolution of stand-up comedy scene in India 7:00- Whackiness Quotient, MTV and How he became a Cricket Item 8.30- Why having good friends around, people who push you & multiple trials & failures help in early stages of careers 10.15- Dealing with the first stage fright, failed jokes & dealing with the embarrassment & insult 13.30- Understanding if you have talent; Humour- innate or created; Dating and life theories 18.00- Workplace humour-what's ok and what's not? + Trust & Humour 22.00- Too much judgment is injurious to health 23.00- Sports People, their vulnerability & Why Sports teaches life lessons 26.00- Ego (why have it?) + finding the balance 27.30- Skills required for young comedians 28.30- The plan, ideation, process and planning a joke, writing a joke + garbage in and garbage out theory 31.30- How Sachin Ruined his life and how young people should deal with pressure of comparisons? Original Music by Joseph Mc Dade Drop us a note on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter @voice_of_achievers Or write in directly to editor@voiceofachievers.com We’re listening to you. Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you’re listening to us! A Small Note: The last year or more has been a tough one for all of us. And the second wave of COVID-19 has been much worse. To help those affected by the pandemic in India, the podcasting community has come together under the #PodForChange banner to raise funds through an exclusive NGO partner, Give India. Join Ep.Log and #PODFORCHANGE as we look to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by COVID19. Please visit the link: tinyurl.com/PodForChangeIndia. Remember, someone really needs the help. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.