This approximately 15-minute podcast episode, titled “Why My Noodles Are Stuck in the Suez Canal” from the series “Global Drama & Container Karma,” uses a sarcastic and witty tone to discuss the significant impact of geopolitics on global supply chains and international trade. The host, Manu Murali Pillai, illustrates how international conflicts and political tensions can lead to delays and disruptions in shipping, using examples like the 2021 Suez Canal blockage and the effect of sanctions on goods. The episode also provides practical advice for businesses to navigate these challenges, such as diversifying sourcing and staying informed about global events. Ultimately, it highlights how political actions directly influence the movement of goods worldwide.

This source provides the transcript for an episode of a podcast titled "Gifted & Twisted," hosted by Manu. The episode, named "Swag Ka Swaad: Why Your Gifts Still Feel Like 2012 Diwali Hampers," focuses on the importance of corporate gifting as a form of brand communication. It critiques traditional, often uninspired, corporate gifts and explains what gifting says about a brand. The episode includes a humorous skit, presents modern gifting trends for 2025, and offers advice on improving gifting strategies, concluding by emphasising the connection between smart gifting and strong branding.

This podcast episode titled "Millets Made India" features a host named Manu who introduces millets as ancient Indian grains experiencing a modern resurgence. The episode explores the long history of millet cultivation in India, highlighting their resilience and nutritional superiority compared to modern grains like rice and wheat. It also suggests various ways to incorporate millets into global cuisines and presents millets as a promising export commodity for international entrepreneurs due to their health benefits and ease of cultivation and packaging.