Mic and Magic with Manan

She was 6-0, 5-3 up — two points from her first ITF junior title — when she fell and snapped her ACL. Eight months later, she became India's No. 1. This is Vaishnavi Adkar's story. The guest: Vaishnavi Adkar is India's No. 1 women's singles tennis player, who climbed from outside the world's top 600into the WTA top 400 in a single breakthrough year. The host: Hosted by Manan (1...

He was 14-20 down. Six match points against him. What happened next is why you need to watch this episode till the end. India's badminton smash machine Kiran George (BWF Top 50, Thomas Cup medallist) sits down with 15-year-old host Manan for his most unfiltered conversation yet — pressure, pain,comebacks, and the one David Goggins idea he uses on court every single day. About the host: Manan i...

The first Asian to ever jump over 8 metres sits down with Manan. This is T.C. Yohannan — long jump legend, Asian Games gold medallist, and the man whose national record stood untouched for 30 years. Watch this if you've ever been told you're "not ready yet" — because this entire career started with a 10-year-old falling into a stream for a glass of lemon water, and ended with a n...

He was ranked World No. 64. His opponent was World No. 2 — a three-time World Championship medallist. Sixty-six minutes later, the scoreline read 18-21, 21-12, 21-5, and Indian badminton had a brand-new name to remember. Today on Mic & Magic, Manan sits down with Sankar Subramanian — the left-handed shuttler from Chennai who stunned Anders Antonsen at the Swiss Open and announced himself to th...

Today on Mic & Magic, Manan sits down with someone who proved that history doesn't always come from the people you expect. Anupama Ramachandran picked up a snooker cue at a summer camp when she was just 13 years old. Ten years later, with one perfect shot in 11 seconds, she became the first Indian woman to win the World Snooker Championship. In this episode, Manan explores how a young woma...

We're told sport is about winning — but the real story is what happens in the ten years before the win. Manan sits down with Pooja Arthi, India's No. 2-ranked U-19 women's squash player and Khelo India Youth Games gold medallist, and almost immediately, they land on something most young athletes feel but rarely say out loud: losing to the same opponent for ten straight years can quietl...

He swam five races in a single day. His body gave out. He still won a medal…lying flat on the lane rope, too exhausted to move. Srihari Nataraj is India's fastest backstroke swimmer. 2 Olympics. 14 national records. And he still panics before every race that he might get disqualified. In this episode of Mic & Magic with Manan, we go beyond the medals — into the ice-cold mornings, the mid-r...

She runs in complete silence. No gun. No crowd. No coach. And she's won 5 medals. Meet Harini — a 19-year-old deaf athlete from Chennai who competes at the national and international level in 100m and triple jump. This isn't just a sports story. It's about a girl who was told she couldn't. And a mother who refused to believe it. Her Instagram handle - https://www.instagram.com/_.ha...

What does it take to become an Olympian at 14? She won 9 gold medals at the National Games. She swam at the Paris Olympics at the age of 14. And she still gets nervous before every race. This is the Dhinidhi Desinghu interview you didn't know you needed. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Mic and Magic | Who is Dhinidhi Desinghu? 03:29 Breaking her own national record—what went through her mind at two...

What happens when chess meets business, AI, and superstar athletes? In this episode, Manan sits down with Prachura — a professional chess player and entrepreneur — to talk about blindfold chess, global icons like Hikaru Nakamura, R Ashwin joining chess, and why India could become the next chess superpower. Chapters 00:00 Intro: Mic & Magic with Prachura 01:20 Learning Chess at 4 Years Old 02:1...

Paintball is one of the fastest, most strategic action sports in the world—yet in India, it remains underrated, under-covered, and misunderstood. In this episode of Mic & Magic, Manan steps into the real-life version of Call of Duty to uncover how Indian players are training, competing, and fighting their way to international podiums—often without the spotlight they deserve. From 15-second adr...

Why You Should Watch This What does it take for childhood curiosity to bring international sporting glory within reach? In this episode, a 14-year-old host sits down with a teenage golf prodigy, and the result is an inspiring, honest, and deeply motivating conversation about discipline, sacrifice, family, and dreaming big. This is not just a golf interview — it’s a story about grit, resilience, an...

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Why you should watch this: Ever wondered what happens when a 14-year-old cricket superfan gets to sit down with India's fearless bowling sensation? This is that conversation—raw, honest, and completely unfiltered. About the Episode: In this episode of Mic and Magic, host Manan, just 14 years old, sits down with the incredible Shreyanka Patil for a conversation that goes way beyond cricket stat...

Mic and Magic - Justin Langer Interview Mic and Magic के इस विशेष एपिसोड में, हम ऑस्ट्रेलियाई क्रिकेट के दिग्गज Justin Langer के साथ बातचीत कर रहे हैं! उन्होंने क्रिकेट और जीवन में सफल होने के लिए बहुमूल्य सुझाव साझा किए हैं, जिसमें अभ्यास और अनुशासन के महत्व से लेकर Matthew Hayden के साथ उनकी अविश्वसनीय साझेदारी की बातें शामिल हैं। एक मजबूत बल्लेबाज बनने, दबाव को संभालने और Shane Warne के अभ्यास...

Mic and Magic - Justin Langer Interview In this special episode of Mic and Magic, we sit down with Australian cricket legend Justin Langer! He shares invaluable insights on what it takes to succeed in cricket and life, from the importance of practice and discipline to his incredible partnership with Matthew Hayden. Guest: Justin Langer | Australian Cricket Coach and Former Cricketer Host: Manan |...

Mic and Magic - Isha Taksale Interview ✅ Correction: At 6:20 Coach's Name is: Smita Kamble and not Smita Shirur In this powerful episode of Mic & Magic with Manan, we sit down with Isha Taksale, one of India's most promising junior rifle shooters, to understand what it truly takes to perform under pressure when it's just you, your mind, and the target. Shooting isn't about brute strength. It's ab...

In this powerful episode of Mic & Magic with Manan, we sit down with Isha Taksale, one of India’s most promising junior rifle shooters, to understand what it truly takes to perform under pressure when it’s just you, your mind, and the target. Shooting isn’t about brute strength. It’s about precision, patience, mental discipline, and staying present for every single shot. From handling distract...

Manan बैंगलोर के S.M. कृष्णा स्टेडियम में आयोजित Billie Jean King Cup में पहुँचते हैं, जहाँ वे विश्व-स्तरीय खिलाड़ियों और भारतीय महिला टेनिस टीम के कप्तान से प्रेरणादायक बातचीत करते हैं। स्पोर्ट्स प्रेमियों के लिए यह एक तेज़, मज़ेदार और उत्साह से भरा एपिसोड है — कच्ची सीखें, शक्तिशाली सबक और टेनिस के लिए एक नई चाहत… सब एक ही एपिसोड में। मेरे साथ जुड़िए, जब मैं Billie Jean King Cup की दुनिया में कद...

Manan heads to the Billie Jean King Cup in Bangalore at the S.M. Krishna Stadium for inspiring conversations with world-class players and the Indian women’s tennis team captain. A fast, fun, and uplifting episode for every sports lover — packed with raw insights, powerful lessons, and a brand-new love for tennis. Join me as I step into the world of the Billie Jean King Cup! I spoke to India’s styl...

En este episodio inspirador de Mic & Magic with Manan, conversamos con Tejas Nandakumar — uno de los para nadadores más prometedores de la India y un ejemplo poderoso de resiliencia, disciplina y la verdadera esencia de luchar por los sueños. La historia de Tejas es verdaderamente extraordinaria. A pesar de enfrentar desafíos desde muy joven, convirtió la adversidad en fortaleza — entrando en...

Dans cet épisode inspirant de Mic & Magic with Manan, nous recevons Tejas Nandakumar — l’un des para-nageurs les plus prometteurs de l’Inde, et un exemple puissant de résilience, de discipline et de ce que signifie vraiment se battre pour ses rêves. Le parcours de Tejas est tout simplement exceptionnel. Malgré les défis rencontrés dès son plus jeune âge, il a transformé l’adversité en force —...

Mic & Magic with Manan के इस प्रेरणादायक एपिसोड में हम बात कर रहे हैं तेजस नंदकुमार से — जो भारत के सबसे उभरते हुए पैरा स्विमर्स में से एक हैं, और इस बात का जीवंत उदाहरण कि दृढ़ता, अनुशासन और आत्मविश्वास के साथ कोई भी सपना सच किया जा सकता है। तेजस की यात्रा असाधारण है। जीवन की शुरुआती चुनौतियों के बावजूद, उन्होंने मुश्किलों को अपनी ताकत बनाया — और पैरा स्विमिंग की प्रतिस्पर्धी दुनिया में कदम र...

Join us on Mic & Magic with Manan as we sit down with Tejas Nandakumar — one of India’s most promising para swimmers, and a powerful example of resilience, discipline, and what it truly means to fight for your dreams. Tejas’ journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Despite facing challenges early in life, he transformed adversity into momentum — rising into the world of competitive para swim...

Join us on Mic & Magic with Manan–এ আজ আমাদের সাথে আছেন বাসবরাজ কুন্দারাগি — International Indian Wheelchair Tennis Player — যিনি সত্যিই প্রমাণ করেছেন যে সব চ্যালেঞ্জের ওপরে উঠে যাওয়া সম্ভব, যদি determination আর belief strong হয়। বাসবরাজ এম. কুন্দারাগি আজ ভারতের সবচেয়ে fast rising wheelchair tennis talent–দের মধ্যে একজন। Karnataka থেকে আসা একজন right-handed player — যার ITF doubles ranking 241...