Kuriakose Vaisian: Finding The Fun & The Funny

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The episode opens with Kuriakose talking about what writing and creativity means to him. We talk about his earliest memory of being creative, how he started writing and decided to pursue a creative career. He talks about being a journalist, content creator and then becoming the editor-in-chief at Tinkle Comics during the pandemic! We chat about his move to the Netherlands and his love for stand-up comedy. He goes on to share his journey with stand-up and what he hopes to achieve. Later, we talk about his different creative influences and his entrepreneurial venture! The episode closes with an article written and narrated by Kuriakose.

Kuriakose Vaisian is a writer, content creator and stand-up comic. He initially worked as a journalist, writing on lifestyle and culture, and designing content websites. His writing has been published by The Times of India, Financial Chronicle, The Week and Maxim to name a few. He has a BA Honours in History from St.Stephen's College, Delhi and went on to study digital direction at the Film & Television Institute of India. He has worked in film and has also been an entrepreneur. Later, he went on to work with Amar Chitra Katha and became editor-in-chief at Tinkle Comics. He currently resides in the Netherlands, working as a copywriter and pursuing stand-up comedy. P.S. - He appeared on Comedy Central's Sterling Reserve Comedy Project and was the runner-up! You can find him on Instagram @thatsouthindiancomic or find more on his website: https://www.kuriakosegetscreative.com/

Sangeetha Menon a.k.a.The Moody Marshmallow is a writer, editor and podcaster. She currently handles the rights portfolio at Tulika Publishers, where she finds new avenues for stories to travel. She has worked with organisations like Bound, Karadi Tales, and Carve Magazine to name a few. You can find her on Instagram: @marshmallow.musings and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menonsangeetha/

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