Automotive Journalism | Everything You Wanted To Know | Episode 11 | The PowerDrift Podcast

[@powerdriftofficial]

If you have more questions, please leave us a comment! You can also reach out to us on our Instagram (@powerdrift), we try to respond to all DMs and comments. You can also ping Shumi directly on his Instagram DMs (@shu_mar) if you prefer, he's also very thorough about responding to his DMs. If you like this video, and think it will help a friend, please do share. Please do note that thanks to Covid-19, PowerDrift is currently neither hiring nor taking on new interns. But we will announce when fresh internships are available as soon as we can!

[@crickpoki7794]

Rapid rider review plzzzzz☹️

[@shubhamkhatri8151]

Where's Thar first impressions ? 😷

[@vidhishaniware1227]

Best podcast ever🤩

[@shu_mar]

SE C-45 Prathamesh Shaniware Thank you!

[@sanchaypandey4449]

Thank you so much....... I was just doing research about automobile journalism ❤️❤️

[@paramveersingh2793]

the Person who watched this full video without any skip , is qualified for being automotive journalist..

[@suribabu9538]

q@

[@suribabu9538]

JO L

[@sauravhari4311]

I did 🤗

[@AswinJP]

I did. And hell no, I cannot be one.

[@MukeshDaily]

I did watch full video out of curiosity, Not to become one. And it was worth the time, it's 4:30AM and I'm going to sleep now.

[@cyriltitus8872]

You have made the lives of every automotive enthusiast who dreams for this job, a hell of a lot easier. Everything anyone needs to know to get a job as an automotive journalist is covered here. Thank you PowerDrift.

[@powerdriftofficial]

You're welcome Cyril! We are happy we could help you!

[@shu_mar]

Don’t have to be first! I’m *in* the video! 🤣🤣🤣

[@sninfotainment9480]

Very well explained....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@onkartapkir409]

😂😂😂👏

[@shu_mar]

SN infotainment Thanks!

[@wheelstakeme]

I knew I could find this comment... 😄 Wanna tell you that these podcasts are gold..! #respect 😊🙏

[@masoomkumar7522]

Shumi bhai, bahot hi accha laga aapka Podcast. Main ek calibration engineer hoon, aur mera kaam aap logon ki tarah hi hai. Gaadiyon ka parikshan karna, aur unko behtar banana Mere dimaag mein kuch ideas hain jo main applogon ke saath share karna chahta hoon. Mera vichaar innovation ko lekar hai. Thoda data driven jisse reviews aur behtar ho sakte hain. Sabse badhiya tareeka kya rahega aaplog se is baare mein aur baat karne ka ? Kya aap log is baare mein mujhse baat karna chahenge ?

[@hemanthmonal5452]

This is the highest Shumi has ever talked about cars I guess

[@shu_mar]

You’re probably right. But no wait. That would have been after i drove thr Porsche 911 GT2RS. 😂

[@samirrikun7111]

@@shu_mar schumi in car 😍 finally .. Like kartikeya singhee

[@wiser_every_minute]

Why powerdrift, why so late ? Since my undergraduate engineering I have been reading a lot about bikes (magazine, posts, articles, reviews) and finally you have come up with this

[@shu_mar]

Had to make other videos also man 🤣

[@rahulbhutani1981]

"If you are not bringing Knowledge, bring the ability to learn", I think I just found out the secret of winning at life. That was a really mature talk! It was long but worth!!! Thank you!

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Rahul for giving us all that time!

[@rohanjadhav1780]

@@shu_mar The quote was great Sir! That's only way to excel at your job / what u do. Doesn't matter how much old are you.👍✌️

[@parthyadav7884]

A great podcast, just forgot how 39 minutes passed but really felt the transparency. Thank you sir for this.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Parth!

[@dipbarman20]

Vital 40 min for automotive enthusiastic... My learning: 1. Love and respect every motorcycle/cars... no matter the capacity 2. how to get into automobile journalism 3. Do what you love....live for passion 4. Its looks easy but its not. 5. The hard work behind 10 min reviews videos. 6. Articulation is the key factor. Express what you feel. And for so long I was wondering, why Shumi has Dark circles.... I got my answer today... Thank you shumi for sharing your extensive experience with us. Kudos to Shumi, Rohan and team PD.

[@maruthigs1026]

Shumi you didn't even kept us disengaged for 2 seconds in the whole 39:07 minutes !! You got some serious magics dude

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Maruthi!

[@sudhachaudhary3419]

Just completed my 12th ( 88% ) & I'll be pursuing BJMC ( journalism & mass comm) this video helped me find a new perspective . Hope to be in this field someday ❤️❤️

[@shashankrao6202]

Congratulations ☺️✌🏼 God bless 🙏🏻

[@shu_mar]

Congrats! Best of luck! Follow the passion, not the money!

[@adityapalsinghmertia1346]

33:23 Here's me: 1. a 24 year old 2. looking to escape the corporate world 3. thinking this job is great 4. definitely wondering how so much travelling could ever get exhausting Also, are you guys hiring? xD

[@ronitaugustin596]

When I saw the time of this I was pretty sure that I have to skip few minutes but that didn't happen at all. 39 minutes in one go that does reflect how concise this podcast is Considering the topic which is vast yet fabulous work to focus on important sections and questions. I'd say would be good if pointers are added on the screen of the question or like a summary. If possible it would be helpful if you make a video about a day in automotive journalist's life.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you for the feedback! Will incorporate! Thanks for watching!

[@bprakash4]

Aptly said

[@shreekanth5861]

exactly.

[@anuharikumar739]

I feel Shumi has got MS's voice and brains..

[@shu_mar]

You mean I’m retired now🤓

[@gnaneswararaouttarkar7934]

@shumar We mean you are in our hearts now.!

[@shu_mar]

Gnaneswara Rao Uttarkar Dawwwww! That’s awesome. (There’s no other response to that. You win!)

[@maruthigs1026]

@@shu_mar yes i don't know whenever I see you I remember MS !! In automobile journalism if Sagar shildekar is Sachin you are captain cool !!

[@devbratsrivastava9987]

This is what a student who's aspiring for any profession needs to hear. The nitty gritties of the job, and not just a "be an X, fir toh aish hi hai". Each profession demands something niche and specific from an individual, and so many people could do good with such knowledge being available to them which would help them choose the right path and not be stuck at jobs they hate. Well done, PD, and as always, Schumi is so eloquent and fluid about what he wants to say!

[@shu_mar]

Thank you so much!

[@dineshnim]

It's been 20+ years of reading and watching stuff about automobiles. From buying auto magazine from my pocket money during school days (just to see beautiful bike & car pictures) to reading articles on websites during job and now in KZbin Era, this is among one of the best video I have watched. Good Informative Work Shumi ....

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Dinesh!

[@hemantsheoran4203]

That's why I love power drift. Bang on the topic right from the 1st minute, unlike most of the channels who will just talk crab for 8 minutes in a 9 minutes video.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Hemant! 😊

[@aniketbansod7534]

What I've researched in last 2-3yrs, Shumi wrapped up in 39 odd mins. This is what we expect from PD... clarifying each and everything...the positives and negatives put up right.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Aniket!

[@ShreyanMajumderKolkata]

Finally this topic❤️

[@shu_mar]

Sorry for the delay!

[@sudiptadasbiswas4237]

Shumi... You are undoubtedly one of the best Automotive Journalist I have seen. Period

[@RamSharma-90_64]

Soo true

[@the_mile.muncher]

I hope things were this clear when we were in 20's.. i wish something like this was available to give us some perspective. @shumar you are doing a great job. I hope more & more people get motivated & join this blissful world where happiness is more important than money

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Sandeep! I hope your hope comes true!

[@Shreyantito]

No Trash. No Filter. On Point. Filled with Quality. The best! Even if someone doesn’t have interest in automobiles, should watch this for the ‘right attitude’ Thank you Sir!

[@maharshi7518]

Last night I was thinking y no podcast from some while, today a podcast landed and it implies powerdrift knows pdarmy pulse. Very informative podcast

[@shu_mar]

thanks for watching! Do share with friends if you found it useful!

[@rahulpatnaikj]

One of the most matured journalists out there... great job pd. One question was always in my mind was the basic pay a person can earn when they come to the field of automobile journalism..

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Rahul. Starting salaries are usually around the 15-20k/month. Max. Can be lower also.

[@anupamtheboss4536]

Honestly Speaking Shumi is one of the few Automotive Journalist in the Country whose reviews I really take very seriously with Trust. I have been following shumi since my school days from the year 2000's. Thanks for the Passion.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you The Boss ji!

[@anupamtheboss4536]

@@shu_mar Your Welcome Sir.. Keep going

[@dhrumilprajapati77]

If shumi is not automotive journalist , then he could be the great profesor 😂. He explains everything so deeply and passionately 🙏🏼. Great work man.🎉

[@yasaswirajmadari]

I agree with equal respect theory for the vehicles cause when they are flagship spoiled that is used big bikes and costly cars the review isn't a review anymore, it is more like a "relative" review as they start comparing it with the better stuff which is high priced and forgets about the value it offers. I enjoy a 125cc glamour and a 150cc engineered for performance R15 so very much XD

[@shu_mar]

Exactly!

[@thinkride3873]

Very true

[@solosyiem]

The passion with which Shumi speaks just shows how much he loves what he's doing! So nice to see someone love their trade this much! ♥️

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Solomon! I’m blessed!

[@eshansaha7]

Finally for those who are passionate about automotive.❤️

[@shu_mar]

Indeed. Thank you Eshan!

[@AjinkyaKartik]

Long time back i had popped this question of how to get into automotive journalism in the comments section of one of the automobile review portals. But KZbin wasn't that interactive then, and my question was never addressed to..This podcast covers all the details in detail..loved the sincerity on the topic

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Ajinkya! I’m happy I’ve answered all of your questions! If you have more... DM! Would you share this with your friends? It would really help us!

[@alidilshaad6856]

such an important podcast.....let me share it everywhere

[@shu_mar]

Oh wow! Thank you Ali!

[@sujairajapaul6342]

Shumi this has to be one of the most detailed, honest and precise advice one can deliver over the format you have. It truly paints the true picture. Automobiles, are fantasies and when’s jobs are associated with it (journalists, testers etc) we tend to admire them with only a singular view, not looking at the entire picture. Appreciate the way you have done this. Keep up the great work.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Sujai!

[@Dheeeeraj]

A thorough insider's view in Automotive journalism. Great work.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Dheeraj! 🙏🏽😊

[@RIDEWITHGAME]

Man Thanks a lot for being so outright about the automotive journalism. I always wanted to an automotive journalist but could never pursue the passion only because of the money involved. Your video has given me a good idea of what needs to be done and how can I do it.

[@shu_mar]

So welcome! I’m glad it helps! Would you share this with your friends? It would really help us!

[@fanmade3d]

Damn @PowerDrift , it was worth spending 39.07 second thanks for sharing this prodcast

[@shu_mar]

Welcome Chetan! Glad it clarified things for you! Do share ahead please

[@VenkateshKumarSharma]

I am running a business in jaipur. I have never ridden a two wheeler in my life before 2020. In 2020 my wife expressed that she wanted to go on long ride / small ride within jaipur all of sudden. That moment I decide to learn how to ride a bike at a age of 28. I asked my office peon to help me out with this and he was soo happy to help me out on his splender. The first time I rode that bike trust me I felt like I have missed something very important in my life. During that moment power drift was introduced to me by one of my friend and since then I am fan of Shumi and singhee ❤️

[@surenderdamidi8964]

Waiting for holy shift season 2

[@muzammilhaider5138]

Straight out of heart! So well spoken. I’m 22 and I’ve dreamt of being an automotive journalist since childhood, but I’d wait for the day I know I’m mature enough to believe I can spend my life with its shortcomings and not just for adolescence in me.

[@suryadagar3503]

Shumi in his insta DM is like a shooting star, you like seeing it but don't wanna be on it 🤣🤣

[@shu_mar]

Ahahahahahah! Very, very well put!

[@suryadagar3503]

@@shu_mar 🤣🤣

[@HarrisTrails]

Awesome 😎 When the I just saw the title of the video just sat down for 39+ mins and completely related my current job HR professional with my passion with automotive, may be I may not be a right guy to review or judge the motorcycle, but I truly love to ride them doesn't mind of level of motorcycle, it was similar like my job hiring a 2Lpa guy or 12 Lpa guy... What ever it is I love what I do with my job and passion 🙂. Love to see more from PD, THANK YOU

[@yatik_chainedbiker7675]

Something that many have been longing for 👍 Cheers to Powerdrift 👏

[@shu_mar]

Thank you so much!

[@vimalkhullar2381]

This was needed. I wish this happened like 4 years earlier. 😂😂 Sir you are the face of automotive journalism, you Kartikeya sir , I have been watching you from school, I remember that time I used to watch every other automotive show on Sunday. Those days were gold. ❤️❤️

[@shu_mar]

And these days are platinum then? 😆

[@vimalkhullar2381]

@@shu_mar indeed. 😜😜

[@yasaswirajmadari]

here before Shumi 😈

[@shu_mar]

no chance. I’m *in* the video! 🤣🤣

[@rayelipratheek]

@@shu_mar 🤣🤣

[@ajit6789]

It hardly makes any sense to not subscribe to PowerDrift when they take the effort to take introspection too such a level. This podcast just came as a reality check! It gave me new perspective towards automotive journalism. My respect for you guys has supercharged and multiplied. Of course, I'd swap any job on earth just to review cars and bikes. Fantastic as always. Looking forward to more such initiatives. Kudos PD!

[@shu_mar]

Thank you A N!

[@biplovshrestha1608]

After i see your reviews, i want to be you.

[@shu_mar]

Ahahahahahaha! 2x Shumi and the world will explode

[@adlendias9695]

Always my support for Powerdrift.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you! Much much appreciated!

[@rayelipratheek]

Shumi open a channel to teach English. Please

[@shu_mar]

Only motorcycles for me man. Only bikes.

[@rayelipratheek]

@@shu_mar I knew that was coming Shumi.

[@dhruvadj]

Shumi da , I had DM'ed on Powerdrift tweet handle about 2 years ago and If I am being genuinely honest to you here, I felt like " You were talking to me, answering my questions " . I am sure many others would concur with me and feel the same as well. Clear and concise. No questions at all from me, thanks for this podcast. " Huge Respect " 👍👍.

[@pratikkharade9306]

Ahh..here it is. Finally !!!

[@shu_mar]

Indeed. Sorry for the delay!

[@hemantsheoran4203]

Shumi Sir. I think this is the only video I have watched in past few days where there is lots of matter and precision to the topic that even 40 minutes didn't seem to be a long video to watch. Every second of it was interesting and knowledgeable. I don't have a question but a request to please increase the frequency of videos on the channel. Thank you.

[@shu_mar]

sir yes sir! Feedback noted!

[@Niggaballssex]

Ah yes!... Quality content.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you!

[@Niggaballssex]

@@shu_mar Much love bro... Keep up the good work

[@kunald250]

Shumi, thoroughly enjoyed and grasped the way you laid down your working experience. We all have the one thing about Automotive Journalist (they get to ride everything), thank you for clearing the air.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Kunal! Glad it hits the spot!

[@rayelipratheek]

Hey shumi remember me!!

[@shu_mar]

Hey Pratheek! Did you like that? DM me if you have more questions!

[@rayelipratheek]

@@shu_mar on insta?

[@bhargavldas1140]

I Always get a sense of inspiration when Shumi speaks. Always wanted to get into this field. But there is very less scope here in Assam.

[@shu_mar]

Scope is ‘made’ by you! If you think Assam’s not enough.... prepare to move! 😊

[@SwagatPatasahani]

As always, beautiful way of letting people know the behind the scenes of Automotive Journalism.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Swagat! Would you share this with your friends? It would really help us!

[@SwagatPatasahani]

@@shu_mar - With this content, you do not have to say that twice. Already done. 🙏🙂

[@AshwinVarapula]

You win hearts by the way you elaborate. Missing content from PD is never a chance and when Shumi is the host, things go much informative and interesting.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Ashwin!

[@abhilashputti8803]

Excellent man, your talks are always kind of unstructured, open, informal and yet very entertaining, articulative and informative!

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Abhilash! 😊🙏🏽

[@rishikeshvk4478]

even i had this confusion, whether to go with automotive journalism starting with normal arts degree, but then i wanted myself to be professional in automotive area, so went for B.Tech

[@cossquarex]

24:15 you said the biggest problem is that when people like something, they usually don't let the creators know that they like it. So, I've paused the video to let you know that I liked it, a lot, in fact. Much love.. 🧡

[@shu_mar]

Awwwwwww! Thank you so much Saurabh!

[@mandeeparora]

Awesome to hear this! I've always had a strong affinity for automotive journalism, perhaps for the last 5-6 years since my college days, and finally seem to have mustered enough courage to take this profession up as my full-fledged career. Thanks Schumi for this wonderful podcast!

[@shu_mar]

The very best of luck Mandeep! Don’t lose your passion - stay in the chase!

[@iamanubhavr]

Totally worth the 39.07 minutes @powerdrift! Loved every bit of it. ♥️ Very valuable and rightly said.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Anubhav!

[@AutoMania46]

The point where u mentioned ," u know ur dream how it looks like, feels like, ride like but u can't bring it home" really hit me hard ❤️❤️❤️

[@shu_mar]

Me too! Hits me 5-6 times a year, in fact!

[@AutoMania46]

@@shu_mar ha ha... Nice one sir. Still climbing d ladder of success. Currently with GT 650... With god's blessings and hard work, would try my best to add a few more cylinder below me .. lots of love frm West Bengal ❤️

[@DevilzzzzOwn]

So happy that I watched a single video back in 2015 which Overdrive had posted. It was Shumi reviewing D390 and it was amazing. The bike is still ridden and in immaculate condition. Shumi was on point and it helped my nail down the 390. So, thanks Shumi.

[@arvindhembram]

Am a fan of PowerDrift since 2014 if not wrong from the video of KTM Duke 390 presented by Rohan. I am also an auto enthusiast but into another profession. Hats off to your work. Your hard work can be seen in your videos,they are one of a kind.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you so much Arvind!

[@arvindhembram]

@@shu_mar I was thinking of starting auto blogs particularly a website but am stuck with the issue that from where i will get the photos of vehicle as it would add to my presentation.Copying from anywhere would subject to copyright.Can you help me out of this??

[@divyanshsrivastava2337]

Really thankful to PD and Shumi as well for this prodcast

[@shu_mar]

So welcome! Glad you found it useful!

[@manu201022]

An automotive journalist should give equal respect to all the vehicles he/she reviews. Unfortunately, there are only few journalist's like Shumi, Karthikeya and Sagar who actually give respect to every vehicle whether it's a Splendor or R1.

[@manasupadhyay2979]

I've never appreciated an automobile video more. Stuck in a career rut, wasted alot of time overthinking and overanalyzing the past as well as the future. Just about to turn 19 ; seeking advice from just about everyone. But, Shumi sir nailed it and this video was almost therapeutic and ended up giving me the energy to maximise the full potential of my time, resources and a 10 year old Pulsar 150 ;) Thank you, sir.

[@shu_mar]

So so happy to read that! Thank you Manas!

[@snehalbhat8890]

Very beautifully exposed the hardships of automotive journalism. You guys are really doing a very great job. We can proudly say that you guys are really playing a key role in the automotive industry. Much Respect 😎👍

[@shu_mar]

Thanks Snehal!

[@himennarzari8676]

So much information.. This will be really helpful for me.. Thankyou..

[@shu_mar]

So welcome Himen! Best of luck! Would you share this with your friends? It would really help us!

[@himennarzari8676]

Ya sure...

[@KPS_04]

25:04 Ohh, goodness me. That pause and that line were savage 😂

[@shu_mar]

Ahahahahahahaha! Cheers!

[@rajfriction5]

And you know what this is my Dream Job since the time I was in School. Don't know where to approach and wat to do. I am 37 now and now I got a clear picture of how things work but unfortunately I cannot shift over because I dint complete my Graduation just because of a paper. I left it so lethargic but one thing is for sure my passion towards learning about Automobiles will never stop and i will keep updating myself but one fine day i have to die with this Dream which will never come true. Anyways tanq Shumi for making this wonderful video. I just loved it and I dint even skip a second. Keep doing such valuable stuffs.

[@nabeelshaikh1103]

The irony is I love every vehicle. Even though the mass audience hates it, I somehow find a reason to like it. Btw this podcast is a gem 🌟

[@samueljoy4498]

Very informative Podcast and thank you so much for putting it together. I have tried a few times over these years approaching the Automotive media/publishing houses to atleast give an opportunity for an interview, without any revert from them. But given the opportunity would really like to be part of this industry and contribute.

[@shu_mar]

Try after the C19 crisis is over. No one I know is currently hiring

[@sushantpawar7018]

WOW Shumi what an explanation. This will definitely give everyone a clear idea of how things actually work in Automobile Journalism. And that its not only about driving or riding high end cars and bikes or getting to travel places. After watching this many will start understanding their real level of passion for automobiles. Too Good.

[@adityachaturvedi8041]

There are a very few automotive journalists /youtubers/vloggers who really talk sense and you are someone who not only talks sense but you make it sound so good full of passion for automobiles that we as audience are bound to listen to you.And to tell you the truth it wouldn't have made any difference to me had this podcast been longer than it already was,Coz I was interested in hearing you out and I just loved it..... Great job....👌😊☺️👍

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Aditya!

[@mohamedghousepasha9623]

Thanks for being a part of my life Shumi and thanks to Powerdrift for introducing you to me😀👍 Really an insightful video..watched it completely...derived information which can be applied in my life even in other career domain. Thanks again😎👍

[@shu_mar]

Thank you for watching! :-D

[@mohamedghousepasha9623]

@@shu_mar you're most welcome 👍

[@SAGAR3242]

Loved this video...all the facts are clear...we actually wanted to know what it takes to be there on the screen reviewing automobiles..thank u sir..

[@shu_mar]

Welcome Suraj! 😊

[@anandsharma576]

It is always a joy to hear you speak. This time even my dad had to stop & he sat next to me and listen to this whole postcard. Very Informative 👍

[@shu_mar]

Oh wow! Thanks Anand! Makes my day!

[@ipercept-foresightinspired7163]

Really informative. That was a meticulous articulated non boring AD free 40 mins.

[@sahalkhan2133]

Absolutely loved it! I fall in that mid 30s demographic and I can absolutely relate. Shumi, you demand and deserve listeners!

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Sahal!

[@piyushpatil2668]

Mann ....speech 100 Billion+ Killed it shummi❤️

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Piyush!

[@farzaanfaaez9648]

Thankyou so much shumi for this podcast watched whole podcast without forwarding

[@shu_mar]

Oh wow! Thanks Farzaan! Glad it hits the spot!

[@shutter_ninjaa]

It has always been said and has always been proved by PD that there is something for everyone at PD. Thank you PD and Shumi Sir for taking in and responding to the feedback and queries of PDArmy and I believe that's why people love PowerDrift more than any other automotive channel! I am an aspiring Photographer and I have great interest in films too and I would love to love to see a podcast on automotive filmmaking. PD has the best visual artists and I believe a podcast would be really really helpful to all the budding filmmakers who wishes to join PD as an editor/cinematographer/screenplay writer etc.

[@mezjandallas6257]

Thanks. Have always been intrigued by such a career but had no clue about what it took behind the scenes. Thanks to you, this is the first time I've managed to glean some insights into this. Love the educational angle to your channel as well in general ! Wishing all of you ever growing success !

[@sirishch]

Excellent. One thing you should have mentioned is upskilling. Practise. Practise writing by reading, reading & writing more and more. More you read, more you write the better you will become. Same with video, which also needs half-decent writing skills for scripting and lots of practise in front of a mirror to put out clean, lucid, intelligent content. And finally the best in this business have motorsport in their blood. I don’t mean they’re a Rossi but they’re mad passionate about racing / rallying and that’s where their understanding of machine dynamics + the human elements makes such a difference. Oh, people skills. Super important. Most of us lack that....

[@shu_mar]

Good points Sirish!

[@abhinayk3782]

Just 10 minutes in to talk, whatever is spoken can be applied.to any career, passion,interest,risks,..awesome

[@Anthony9592]

I especially admire your crisp and conclusive presentation. You surely a gem of automotive journalism. Your passion, talent and mellifluence is second to none. Keep up the good work. God bless!!

[@AutoNaija]

I googled automotive Journalism and this came out. My day is just starting and this made it.💯🔥

[@VarunDuttfalkeauge]

I always used to like shumi as a person but after this... I just freakin love him. Thank you ❣️. You do a great job and everyone at powerdrift as well. Big thanks to everyone.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Varun!

[@NishadAbdulkhader]

Dear Shumi , i never thought you were such a disciplined and committed person at first . i thought you were a sort of spoiled child with Hippy culture . but this podcast has given me the chance to understand how much hard work you are putting in behind your work and the well knit discipline you follows in your life . yes never judge the book by its cover ..Excellent explanation Shumi . it comes from your deep heart and keep rocking and enthrall us with more spirited content

[@anandlakkaraju6825]

@Shumar - Wonderful, such a precise monologue yet enlightening ! Automotive journalism is changing fast, as the industry consolidates and nature of travel changes so will the profession.. how do you think it's going to change ?

[@shu_mar]

Slowly. The nature of the work changes very little. The nature of the output has to adapt based on how people consume the content

[@umaprakashrr]

A week back, I happened to ride 7-year-old active for 100 km and was wondering, how great it would have been to tell my experience to the world. This has always happened irrespective of the bikes I have ridden. I guess this video is made me realize something. For the past 5 years, reading about bikes, watching hours and hours videos on bikes, travel vlogs, reviews might help me at something. The content, topics covered, the story told, story flow, everything was on point ! Thank you for this.

[@arvindkrishnan5816]

I'm glad that you appreciate commuter motorcycles. I think they are everyday heroes.

[@nadkarni.create]

This might be a long comment but some things are in my mind that I want to share. I learned to ride bike in 2016 at the age of 21, before that I never rode a bike or cycle even... In 2016 I learned it and at the same time I stumbled upon a video of duke 200 review from power to the rider then later on discovered Powerdrift and since then I have been hooked on to Bike riding and as I was new to riding bike(still new) and finding powerdrift at the same time, I kind off learned more from powerdrift about riding and whatever kind of rider I am today, not fast though but major credit goes to powerdrift. Due to this channel I started enjoying bikes no matter what they are and side by side in recent years journalism started to attract me but till today one thing is just pulling back is the lack of knowledge.. When you guys speak about front end of bike is feeling different or you are saying engine is behaving in certain way at this particular gear, I could never understand those but my fellow rider friends could. I dont know where I stand in this bike world in terms of knowledge. I know I lack lot of experience but I am getting lot of happiness when I am on the bike.. Got teared up once when I went off road with my bike for 20km and bike survived with me... Just want to know for a guy like me who is not having any knowledge but loves bikes, what one needs to do to become better and can you make powerdrift video project where we as an audience are given chance to speak/review about our bikes where you will mention the criteria or how the review should be, what it should have etc and help us test ourselves. made a small B-roll of tata altroz which is there on my channel.. sorry if this comment was boring to read but I sincerely thank powerdrift as it contributed alot in me to become a safe rider...recently a podcast by shumi for riding in rain changed my whole perception about riding in rain.. I used to hate riding in rain but now I love it, now I am able to understand how the grip feels, throttle inputs, different kind of lean angle, braking in rain etc and man it makes riding more awesome when roads dries as things learned in wet roads help in dry roads... sorry again for this long comment.. thank you...

[@shu_mar]

The acquisition of knowledge and the video project you suggest are not connected to each other in anyway. Today the internet has so much information available that anyone saying I don't know where to start learning is, I'm sorry to say this, being lazy. Start looking up information on whatever about motorcycles you don't know. Start there, making a review of your bike can happen after the knowledge base has been built. A video without content will just never work. Your knowledge is that content

[@nadkarni.create]

@@shu_mar sure sir.. thank you..

[@asullya4934]

This is one of the best and authentic information you can get on Auto journalism and that too from the most experienced and enthusiastic guy in the filed. I always like Shumi for the way he is able to come up with great motorcycle reviews.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you so much!

[@karthikmhashilkar5212]

One Of The Best Video I Had Without Skipping a single Time❤ We can literally Watch Shumi Sir Literally For Hours. You are not just a just a Journalist You play a Important Role like a Teacher and you are one of the best teacher who can teach his students without them getting bored... Thank You Sir and Special Thanks To Powerdrift❤ Love You Team Powerdrift💯❤

[@yeshwanthgollaprolu]

I felt so involved and self pointing my self throughout the video... So many nights I've thought about the jump from my job. Hopefully I'll settle my heart soon 🤞

[@shu_mar]

All the very best!

[@sammedudaganve1408]

Last sentence was motivational 😍 we want podcast on being automotive cinematographer

[@shu_mar]

Feedback noted!

[@rohand2650]

Thank you so much for talking on this topic. I have been considering this career.

[@shu_mar]

Welcome! Best of luck!

[@Flamingtany]

@Shumar and @powerdrift thank you so much for the information. You are the true motorheads & your content is soulful.

[@shu_mar]

Thank you so much! Glad it hits the spot!