Podcast-Hustle
An interview podcast where Indian entrepreneur Raj Shamani decodes business, geopolitics, and personal growth with a wide range of high-profile guests.
This show, originally titled "Podcast-Hustle" and now known as "Figuring Out," features long-form interviews with a diverse mix of guests, from top government officials and global CEOs to spiritual leaders and content creators. Host Raj Shamani explores topics ranging from Indian bureaucracy and the justice system to geopolitics and entrepreneurship. The conversations aim to provide actionable insights and diverse perspectives for an ambitious Indian audience.
“The show's primary distinction is its access to an unusually high-caliber and diverse set of guests, including top-ranking politicians, judges, and global business leaders, which is rare for an independent Indian creator. It blends deep dives on Indian-specific issues with broader global topics, positioning itself as a bridge between India and the world's leading thinkers.”
Who hosts this show
Raj Shamani is an Indian entrepreneur, podcaster, and author known for hosting the business podcast "Figuring Out with Raj Shamani". He began his entrepreneurial journey at 16, joining his family's chemical trading business, which he helped modernize and grow into Shamani Industries. In 2021, he launched his podcast, which focuses on entrepreneurship and personal development, and has since hosted notable figures like French President Emmanuel Macron and Bill Gates. He is also a public speaker, having delivered over 200 keynotes and four TEDx talks, and was the youngest Indian to represent the country at a UN Youth Representative Program.
Credentials & credits
- Host, 'Figuring Out' podcast
- Co-founder, House of X
- Founder, Shamani Industries
- Author, 'Build, Don't Talk'
- Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2023)
- Angel Investor
Other ventures
- Shamani Industries (family chemical manufacturing business)
- House of X (platform for creators to launch brands)
- CURAA (home kitchen appliances)
- Angel investing (Wint Wealth, Growth School, etc.)
- Public speaking (including TEDx and the UN)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
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- 05
- 06
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- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Interview with Vijay Mallya (June 2025)
Businessman Vijay Mallya's first public interview in nine years, the four-hour episode garnered 20 million views in four days, representing a major viral milestone for the podcast.
- 02Interview with CJI D.Y. Chandrachud
The Chief Justice of India shares human-interest stories from his career, including a case about porters in the Indian Army, showcasing a side of the judiciary rarely seen in public. [s1VurIqjkH0, WLnz5HNtmio]
- 03Interview with Amit Kilhor on the 'Steel Cage' of Indian Bureaucracy
This episode features a provocative thesis arguing that India's civil service is a colonial-era system of control, not growth, sparking debate on corruption and systemic reform. [vtRWaQ9mrT0]
What you'll be asked on this show
Raj Shamani's interview style is adaptive and context-dependent. When interviewing guests who are natural storytellers, such as Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, he adopts a passive, attentive listener role. He allows them to narrate long, detailed anecdotes with very few interjections, using non-verbal cues to show engagement. [WLnz5HNtmio, s1VurIqjkH0] Conversely, when a guest makes a bold or controversial statement, Shamani becomes more assertive. He will often repeat the guest's provocative claim back to them verbatim before asking a direct question like "Why?" to elicit a justification. [vtRWaQ9mrT0] He also uses simple, logical counter-arguments to challenge generalizations, such as asking "But surely not everyone can be corrupt?" to push the conversation beyond a sweeping statement. [vtRWaQ9mrT0]
The show is interview-based, though the host's style adapts to the guest. With narrative-driven guests like judges, he listens with minimal interruption, allowing them to tell long, uninterrupted stories. [s1VurIqjkH0, WLnz5HNtmio] With guests making provocative claims, he is more direct, repeating their statements and asking for justification with short, probing questions and simple counter-arguments. [vtRWaQ9mrT0]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
4 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
controversy
3- Q.01
“Why do you call it a 'steel cage' instead of a 'steel frame'?”
The host often repeats a guest's unique or provocative terminology to have them define their core thesis early on.
- Q.02
“Why do you say that [the bureaucracy] has trapped India?”
He directly challenges guests to justify strong, negative claims they make.
- Q.03
“But surely not everyone can be corrupt?”
He pushes back against broad generalizations to add nuance to the discussion.
process
1- Q.01
“You've made a big statement; what's the biggest reason for it?”
After a guest outlines a complex problem, he asks them to pinpoint the single most important cause.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The podcast books an extremely wide range of high-profile guests, from the Chief Justice of India and the President of France to business leaders, prominent content creators, and spiritual gurus. The common thread is a high level of achievement and a story or expertise to share, with a stated preference for exclusive guests who haven't been widely interviewed elsewhere.
- D. Y. Chandrachudon Law vs Humanity💔A Heartbreaking Story 🥺|#rajshamani #podcast #humanity #law #shorts l #inspiration
- Amit Kilhoron The Dark Reality of IAS & IPS in India 🇮🇳🤯🔥 #rajshamani #podcast #upsc #ias #ips #shorts #viral
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are typically high-ticket brands targeting professionals and entrepreneurs, such as ASUS (for its ExpertBook line) and Porter. [vtRWaQ9mrT0, WLnz5HNtmio] Given the show's large viewership and business-focused audience, sponsorships, brand collaborations, and integrations are likely a primary revenue source.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host's name is Raj Shamani.
- What is the name of the podcast?
- The podcast is titled "Figuring Out with Raj Shamani." The YouTube channel was previously named "Podcast-Hustle."
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast is active and releases multiple episodes per week.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a long-form interview show featuring one-on-one conversations with a diverse range of guests.
- How can I pitch a guest for the podcast?
- Raj Shamani's official website has a contact page with a form for brand collaborations and other inquiries, and also a dedicated "Be a Guest" link. He has stated a preference for finding exclusive guests who have not appeared on other platforms.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast apps.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Raj Shamani - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Official Website of Raj Shamanirajshamani.com
- [03]How Raj Shamani Makes Money in 2026 - KTPL Blogktpl.com
- [04]Raj Shamani - Forbes India Digital Stars 2022forbesindia.com
- [05]Raj Shamani's Figuring Out Podcast | Podbeanpodbean.com
- [06]Raj Shamani - 2026 Portfolio & Founded Companies - Tracxntracxn.com
- [07]Who is Raj Shamani? Discover Their Role as Founder - Highperformrhighperformr.com
- [08]Raj Shamani's Figuring Out (Podcast) | Podchaserpodchaser.com
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