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And I really thought about it, and I told her, ‘I don't think I could do that.’ I don't think I could, on a weekly basis, come and talk about something that heavy. The thing I guess we're known for is Asian American identity. It's so different than when I was at MTV and we literally had to say, “The Skittles Red Carpet.” To me, podcasting is more about doing what interests you. Kulap wanted to get back into the space, and she asked me if I’d want to do a podcast. Who Charted? went on for almost a decade I think. She has had a long background with podcasts. We’re both organizers in the Asian American community, especially in entertainment and media. I met my co-host Kulap Vilaysack through our work in activism. Portions of this interview have been edited for clarity and content. Be a great follow-up to your podcast partner/co-host.The simple question “What do you mean by that?” will help you drill deeper into a conversation.You don’t need a script for your podcast, but a loose structure can be a huge help.That’s where the interesting conversations live. Don’t self-censor while you’re recording leave the cutting for the editing phase.Consider time and brainpower commitments for your podcast-does it fit into the other demands of your life?.

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#ADD TO CART PODCAST HOW TO#

SuChin was kind enough to offer podcast wisdom on choosing a topic that’s meaningful to you, why discomfort leads to conversation treasures, and how to improve your co-hosting skills. SuChin now co-hosts the Lemonada Media podcast Add to Cart, where she and comedian Kulap Vilaysack have honest and revealing conversations about what they’re adding or removing from their “carts.” The concept extends beyond just material objects and dives into philosophies, trends, and anything else that says something about what we buy and buy into. As a veteran journalist and former MTV News Correspondent, SuChin Pak has interviewed some of the world’s most interesting people - from Mariah Carey to George Lucas and beyond.

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