My name is Sagnik. I live in NYC. I am curious about companies, creators, and culture. https://www.instagram.com/sssagnic/ https://twitter.com/_sagnikbasu
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How Dave Smith EXPOSED Douglas Murray's Hypocrisy - Deportations & Woke Right with Julian Dorey | The Sagnik Show
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2:00:34Julian Dorey is a friend and one of the best podcasters out there. We react to pompous Douglas Smith's debate with Dave Smith on JRE, we riffed on how the woke virus is crippling the Right because it has a spine made of glass, and a lot more. Enjoy! Subscribe and also go to Julian's channel and help him cross 1M subs. 0:00 - INTRO 0:51 - Julian Dor…
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Will Trump's TARIFFS Help or Hurt America’s Path to ABUNDANCE? w/ Chris Barnard | The Sagnik Show
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1:06:05Chris Barnard is a friend and the President of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC). ACC’s mission is to build the conservative environmental movement. He also serves on the Youth Advisory Council for the Republican Party. We sat down to riff on the state of 'Abundance' and Trump's Tariffs. 0:00 Intro 0:17 Who owns 'Abundance'? 3:28 Why can't …
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Why Modern Women Are Rejecting Feminist Hustle Culture? w/Mary Margaret Olohan | The Sagnik Show
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1:08:55Mary Margaret Olohan is a friend who I met years ago while working at the Daily Caller. Today, she’s the White House Correspondent at the Daily Wire. We recently caught up for a conversation on the state of conservative culture, why so many women are stepping back from the girlboss era and embracing tradwife aesthetics, and our shared love for Prid…
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How Long Will Elon Musk Last In MAGA, with Robby Soave | The Sagnik Show
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1:11:060:00 Intro 0:51 Trump's Libertarian Rebirth 4:47Steve Bannon vs Elon Musk - Immigration 7:51 DOGE Draining The Swamp 12:12 MSM Firings, Populist disconnect 16:42 How Trump Won The Podcast Election 20:33 Growing Rising on YouTube 21:25 Robby's come-up in journalism 25:11 The Corruption Of White House Press 28:35 Corporate influence in journalism 32:…
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How The KYLE RITTENHOUSE Trial Divided America - Race, Regrets, Riots with Richie McGinniss | The Sagnik Show
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1:07:470:00 Intro 0:57 The night in Kenosha 4:30 Richie's testimony 8:22 Kyle Rittenhouse - hero or villain? 15:30 What led to the shooting 21:31 Similarities between Daniel Penny and Rittenhouse 24:35 Richie's politics 27:35 Covering January 6 31:12 End of the liberal world order - BLM, Lockdowns, Biden 38:54 Why Richie voted for Obama 42:56 Winston Chur…
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Joy Reid FIRED! How Trump’s Comeback Crumbled Resistance Media, with Amber Duke | The Sagnik Show
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1:10:570:00 Intro 1:08 Resistance Media in Trump 2016 vs 2024 3:51 Joy Reid Is Fired, Will MSM Learn Their Lessons? 6:41 Explaining elite journalists' disconnect from reality 9:21 How Amber got into journalism and conservative media 15:37 How Trump 2016 set the ground for Trump 2024 20:30 How The WHCA cartel gatekeeps media access 25:45 White House's New …
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How Donald Trump Beat The Media At Their Own Game - Shelby Talcott, White House Correspondent at Semafor | The Sagnik Show
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50:33Shelby Talcott is the White House Correspondent for Semafor. She spent the last year covering the Trump Campaign all across America. She also covered the BLM riots during her time at the Daily Caller, where we met. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Trump winning the 2024 election 2:36 Podcast Election: Trump team's media approach 10:46 Cable News: Declin…
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Emily Jashinsky - How The Right DOMINATED YouTube, Podcasts & Culture | The Sagnik Show
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1:12:37Emily Jashinsky is the host of Undercurrents by UnHerd and Counter Points on Breaking Points . I sat down with her to discuss her come-up in political journalism and how the Right won over the cultural reigns after decades of being bad at media. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 1:22 Hosting Unheard and Breaking Points 5:30 Why Kamala lost the Podcast Electio…
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Saagar Enjeti - How The RIGHT Won The Vibes Election | The Sagnik Show
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1:13:34Saagar Enjeti is a friend, mentor, and the host of Breaking Points. We sat down a week after the inauguration to do a vibe check on politics and media. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 1:40 The Vibe Shift: What's different this time? 4:26 Bush Conservatism to Global Liberalism 8:36 The malaise of Biden-Kamala era 14:41 Thermostatic public opinon 18:22 Politi…
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Ro Khanna Reflects On The H-1B Visa Controversy, Immigration Chaos, and Patriotism | The Sagnik Show
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13:57I interviewed Congressman Ro Khanna about the H-1B visa controversy and the state of immigration in America. 0:00 Ro Khanna's wider immigration approach 0:48 How Silicon Valley became a talent magnet 2:46 The H-1B Visa Controversy 5:42 How Silicon Valley's politics changed 7:00 Immigration reform: Illegal Immigration & Border Security 9:42 Ro Khann…
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NEW ERA: Anthony Pompliano Explains Trump's Return, Masculinity & America After Wokeness | The Sagnik Show
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1:22:59Anthony Pompliano is the Founder & CEO of Professional Capital Management, is an American entrepreneur, investor, and host of The Pomp Podcast. 0:00 Intro 1:04 Breakdown of institutions 9:32 Pete Hegseth - DEI in military? 13:54 Zuckerberg and the return to normalcy 17:18 The vibe shift 21:21 How to raise tough kids 23:18 Pomp's worldview 26:30 Rac…
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How Erika Took BARSTOOL From A Blog To $550 MILLION Empire w/ Dave Portnoy, Big Cat, Call Her Daddy | The Sagnik Show
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39:44Erika Ayers Badan joined Barstool Sports as CEO in 2016 when the company was generating about $3 million in revenue, and she stepped down in 2024, with the company's revenue reportedly reaching around $250 million by the time she left. Show notes: 0:00 Intro 1:27 Alex Cooper leaving Barstool Sports 4:41 Brand vs Personality 7:13 The growth of Call …
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How Friday Beers CEO Built A Comedy Empire With Will Angus & Liam Cullagh | The Sagnik Show
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53:07Jack Barrett and his brothers Max, and Sam are the founders of Friday Beers. We chatted about the company's founding, raising $6 million, building out an iconic sketch crew, and reviving comedy. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 1:14 Friday Beers' Beer launch 03:00 Founding of Friday Beers' Instagram 06:37 Dealing with copyright 09:14 Bring back comedy 11:53 …
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Is Caitlin Clark Underpaid? | The Sagnik Show
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20:47Caitlin Clark is making $338,056 over four years under her contract with the Indiana Fevers. In contrast, last year's No. 1 NBA draft pick bagged a $55 million four-year contract. But is that all there is to the story? How much will Caitlin make through brand deals? And why exactly is there a disparity between male and female athletes? Show Notes: …
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How Tommy G Became YouTube's Vice News | The Sagnik Show
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1:43:02You know Tommy G as the guy who would go anywhere and film anything, but I have always been interested in Tommy as a person and the story that led to his YouTube success. After spending time with Tommy In Milwaukee I learned a lot about him on a personal level and I hope you do too. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Tommy's storytelling & journalism 5:50…
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A Conversation With Julian Dorey - Dating, Trump, GenZ, American Dream | The Sagnik Show
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1:56:55I sat down for a very personal conversation with @JulianDorey to talk about how he left a lucrative career in finance to start his podcast. We ended up talking about dating, politics, family, and the American dream. 0:00 Intro 3:34 Leaving finance for YouTube 16:20 Is the American Dream over? 29:38 Moving to America 31:05 The underdog mentality: Mo…
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The Rise Of B2B Creator Superstars ft. Shawn Kanungo | The Sagnik Show
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1:15:33Shawn Kanungo is a keynote speaker who left accounting to follow his passion for changing lives through the spoken word. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 1:54 Is disruption good or bad for business? 3:53 From CPA to keynote rockstar 10:35 How to create your luck 18:00 Winners keep on winning 22:22 How producers book guests 26:51 New media eclipsing broadcast…
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ESPN Needs Pat McAfee More Than He Needs Them | The Sagnik Show
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28:44Explaining the Pat McAfee vs ESPN drama. Show Notes: 0:00 Pat McAfee vs ESPN 03:28 Does ESPN own Pat? 05:26 Vibe check on ESPN 07:12 Is ESPN trying to sabotage Pat? 09:02 Aaron Rodgers vs Jimmy Kimmel 11:51 Why are talents leaving television? 14:43 ESPN's talent disputes 17:25 Dave Portnoy buying back Barstool Sports 21:21 ESPN's programming, what …
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Why IRAQ VETERAN Quit The Gun Store To Start His YouTube Empire | The Sagnik Show
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48:48I went to Georgia to find out how Eric put gun owners on the YouTube map and has since built an empire with his successful YouTube channel IRAQ VETERAN talking about anything and everything related to the gun culture. Watch this on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thesagnikbasu About this podcast: Hey - my name is Sagnik and I have worked in the media…
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An Unfiltered Conversation with Saagar Enjeti, Host of Breaking Points | The Sagnik Show
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54:18Saagar is a friend, mentor, and journalist who helped me understand the world better. We chatted about the business of news, growing Breaking Points, and why he will never stop wearing suits. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 01:00 2 years since launch 02:43 War coverage since Iraq 05:47 Saagar's big break at 25 08:57 Competing with mainstream news (during wa…
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The Origin Story Of A Successful New York City Travel Vlogger | The Sagnik Show
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38:44Ariel Viera quit his job because his producer didn't want him on camera, then he started Urbanist. Now he explores different cities all across the world and narrates stories about history and architecture, trying out the local foods, and learning about local cultures. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Showing the REAL New York City? 06:36 How Ariel start…
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This Music Composer Played At NPR TINY DESK, His Life Changed Forever | The Sagnik Show
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59:22Steel pannist and composer Jonathan Scales joined me to talk about his journey in the music world, playing at NPR Tiny Desk, record labels, streaming platforms, and much more. Show Notes: 0:00 Playing at NPR Tiny Desk 01:36 The Steel Pan 03:24 Classically Trained in Music 06:55 Inspiration, Taste Of Success 09:07 Jonathan's Band 13:05 How to start …
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How Davidsbeenhere Build A YouTube Travel Empire | The Sagnik Show
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59:41Since starting Davidsbeenhere in 2008, David has traveled to 96 countries and over 1,300 destinations. We talked about his life before blowing up on YouTube, how David makes money while traveling the world, his epic food reviews, and how he wants to change people's approach toward traveling outside their comfort zone. Show Notes: 0:00 Hey David Hof…
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Why Jon Barr Left TV to be a NEW YORK CITY Vlogger | The Sagnik Show
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48:00If you have ever looked up New York City travel guides or wanted to learn more about which borough has the best food, chances are you've come across 'Here Be Barr' on YouTube. Jon is one of NYC's legacy creators representing the city to millions of people visiting the city. We sat down to discuss his transition from being a sports reporter to embra…
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How Saagar Enjeti and Marshall Kosloff Built A Media Empire By Ditching Politics | The Sagnik Show
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1:08:28Marshall Kosloff joined me to discuss his rise in political journalism and how he and Saagar Enjeti decided to go against the grain to opt out of the Capitol Hill bickering. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:44 How Marshal met Saagar 2:22 The Facebook gravy train 9:43 2016 breaks politics 14:20 How cable news makes money 20:55 Marshal and Saagar's value pro…
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Acquired By Morning Brew: How My First Million's Clips Editor Sold His Company | The Sagnik Show
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34:53Simran (Simmy) Sandhu is the Co-Founder of Our Future, now acquired by Morning Brew. Our Future creates business content for Gen-Z and also runs short-form content for My First Million, Hubspot, and more. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro - Our Future 2:13 Own your audience, building communities 3:48 Short videos clipping formula 5:55 Michael Sikand + Simran …
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Why Jesse Nyberg Quit A $60,000 Job To Freelance Design | The Sagnik Show
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42:03Jesse Nyberg is a freelance graphic designer from Los Angeles. He aims to teach, learn, and chat about graphic design, art, freelancing, and creativity. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Jesse quit his job 5:35 Making money freelancing 10:54 How to choose clients 16:28 Purpose in creativity 19:26 Freelancer finances 24:09 Creating content as a designer 2…
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How To Get Hired by YouTubers and Comedians To Create Content | The Sagnik Show
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41:13Chris is a creative based in New York who works with creators like Francis Ellis, Matteo Lane, and several other comedians and artists. We talk about his journey in this industry so far, navigating the creator economy, mental health for creatives, and much more. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Growing up with YouTube 2:55 First gig 5:18 Getting into th…
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Travel Vlogger Peter Santenello: How YouTube Changed Peter Santenello's Life At 40 | The Sagnik Show
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47:34Peter Santenello started over his life at 40 while traveling in Ukraine. He had some money saved up, a failed startup, and no direction on his content whatsoever. But regardless he started telling stories by himself in a foreign land. He kept making videos in different countries and eventually decided to return to America in 2020. Since then he has…
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How Charlamagne Tha God's Producer Got Hired: Mopping Floors To Breakfast Club | The Sagnik Show
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29:27Angelo Scarfone left his Costco badge behind to start creating and eventually, he started working for the host of the iconic Breakfast Club - Charlamagne that God. I wanted to learn about all the ups and downs of his journey in production so far and how he approaches camerawork for artists. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:26 Meeting Charlamagne 2:27 Life …
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Gary Vee's Creative Director David Rock: Defining Hustle For The Next Generation | The Sagnik Show
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53:40David Rock aka Drock is the creative genius behind Gary Vaynerchuk's success on YouTube and social media. I wanted to find out how he went from freelancing out of his sister's basement to running the show for one of the best marketers of the internet era. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:15 Freelancing From A Basement 6:08 Cold DMing Gary 8:35 Test Project…
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How Andrew Schulz's Video Editor Got His Job | The Sagnik Show
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49:55Hey! You are listening to my conversation with Chifftie, a producer for Andrew Schulz's Flagrant podcast. Chifftie moved to New York after graduating high school to edit for Andrew Schulz and Flagrant. I wanted to find out how an 18-year-old dropout flew across the country to hustle his way into the creator economy. Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Schu…
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Breaking Points Host Saagar Enjeti: How Krystal and Saagar Broke Cable News | The Sagnik Show
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44:07Hey! You are listening to my conversation with Saagar Enjeti, the host of Breaking Points - the leading independent news show. In this episode, we talk about his journey leaving the corporate media world and starting his show from scratch, a bunch of behind-the-scenes talks, and how he has adjusted to success as an independent creator. So if you ev…
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In this "announcement/explanation" to be exact, I talked about why I didn't upload any episodes since April 20th, 2020, what's going to be in the future of this Podcast, and what can be the potential topic for the first episode of the Season 2. By the way, this episode is technically a part of Season 2. (Update: Season 1 episodes have been drafted …
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