Rajiv Satyal’s Writing Portfolio
Cincinnati-Born, LA-Based Comedian
Welcome to my writing portfolio. These are the posts that have been picked up by broader publications. As a writer, I focus on four areas: comedy, pop culture, politics, and self-help. For more info, please email me at rajiv@funnyindian.com. Thank you.
Featured in Print/Online
15 July 2021: Washington Post
Comma-La or KUM-La? Some of us are still stumbling over how to say VP Kamala Harris’ name.
24 February 2020: Travel + Leisure (paid)
How I Turned My Job into an Opportunity to Travel to Every Continent:
15th January 2020: Khabar Magazine Cover Story
26th April 2015: Bibi Magazine Feature
Featured by Medium
30th April 2018: Featured on the Medium front page; syndicated by Noteworthy
7th July 2019: How Does It Feel to Be in an Earthquake?:
20 April 2020: 7 Points on The Last Dance:
Syndicated
13th December 2017: Picked up by multiple sources, including CBC/Radio Canada (paid):
The Problem with “The Problem with Apu”:
The Inquisitr (quoted)
Yahoo! News Canada (quoted)
Yahoo! News (quoted)
Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge (interviewed)
Real Clear Politics (syndicated):
Most Liked/Shared (On Medium + Other Platforms)
Standup Comedy Devices: The Biggest Traps in Writing & Performing Standup Comedy
Why NY Rules and LA Sucks / Why LA Rules and NY Sucks
11 Reasons Your 30s Kick The Crap Out of Your 20s
How to Throw a Dope Indian Wedding
An Answer of Mine Went Viral on Quora:
Rajiv Satyal is a standup comic. He resides in Los Angeles, CA.