The Karat Podcast

Former pro chess player turned top Twitch streamer, akaNemsko shares why she quit chess, how she became a streamer, and her relationship with her parents. They discuss burnout, childhood freedom, and the challenges of being a female in a male-dominated world. She also talks about the difference between female and regular Grandmaster titles in chess and the perceptions of emotional well-being in the chess community.

Jaime, a former college student turned full-time streamer, opens up about the struggles of growing up, the stress of becoming successful, and what's next beyond streaming. Topics discussed include dropping out of college, hustling as a high school student, dealing with hate, finding the right therapist, and future plans.

@ConnorEatsPants felt suffocated in school - but when he streamed, he felt alive. He developed that passion into a 7 figure streaming career collaborating with friends like jschlatt & Ludwig. Over 15 years in though - he's burned out and looking to find fulfillment. Today Connor opens up on the anxieties of Internet fame, why he makes content, and what he's thinking about doing next. ------------------------------------ Learn more about Karat at https://www.trykarat.com Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow Connor at @ConnorEatsPants https://www.instagram.com/connoreatspants/ https://twitter.com/ConnorEatsPants ------------------------------------ 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - The first video game I ever played 03:58 - I started streaming with my Nintendo DS 05:03 - Improv improved my life 07:01 - The everyday struggle of a high schooler 10:30 - I am BURNED OUT 19:08 - Connor wokring on the Infinity War set: Wakanda's gardener 27:04 - What happens when streamers live together 33:55 - Who *is* ConnorEatsPants? 39:16 - Watching por*hub in Animal Crossing 42:03 - The Pantsies, the happiest moments of my life 48:04 - Ludwig events are the place to be 52:14 - The highs and lows of being a streamer 1:01:40 - The Sistine Chapel was a brand deal

@allenpan almost made it to MythBusters but was rejected at the last round - and then later sued by them. He's built a top channel showcasing crazy inventions like giving snakes robot legs - with a secret underlying message about capitalism hidden in them. Join us as he talks about his time on TV, how he hitchhiked across the US dressed as Ash Ketchum, and why he values principles over money. ------------------------------------ Learn more about Karat at https://www.trykarat.com Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow Allen Pan at @allenpan https://www.instagram.com/sufficientlyadvanced/ https://www.tiktok.com/@allenpan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc -------------- 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - How Allen was NEARLY a MythBuster 03:31 - The secrets of cable TV 07:08 - Becoming a welder in a week 09:44 - How Allen Pan owns the MythBusters copyright 14:53 - Getting sued by Warner Bros. Discovery 21:43 - Why you can't avoid the evils of capitalism 33:47 - Quitting a stable career to live in a tent and hitchhike 40:31 - Hitchhiking across America as Ash Ketchum 48:00 - The crazy way Allen taught robotics on a budget 54:15 - What it means to be "chaotic good" 58:38 - Why hindsight rarely sees true failure 01:03:07 - Exposing the multi-million dollar mosquito scam 01:12:06 - How to balance a message with entertainment

Before he was a rogue super scientist making uranium glass in his garage, NileRed loved playing with firecrackers with his dad. Now he has over 12 million followers across all platforms. Learn his origin story on the Karat podcast. ------------------------------------ Learn more about Karat at https://www.trykarat.com Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow NileRed at @NileRed  @NileBlue  @NileRedShorts  https://www.instagram.com/nile.red/?hl=en https://twitter.com/NileRed2 -------------- 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - The reason why NileRed became a YouTube chemist 11:58 - NileRed almost went into filmmaking instead of chemistry 15:56 - Why NileRed does all the production on his own 27:27 - How NileRed was ALMOST a doctor 39:55 - Balancing creativity with business 45:22 - How money has changed Nigel 55:21 - Why Nigel NEEDS to see a therapist 01:00:28 - How YouTube helped Nigel become confident 01:06:20 - The reason Nigel HATES being a celebrity

Vivian Tu became a millionaire at age 27. She quit her Wall Street and left a $600k/ yr Buzzfeed job to make TikToks sharing financial advice - and blew up. Today she shares her secrets- why you need a mentor, what being in finance is *really* like for a woman, and how to turn your biggest fears into your biggest motivators. Join Your Rich BFF and host erictway on The Karat Podcast - and preorder her upcoming book release at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735755/rich-af-by-vivian-tu/! ------------------------------------ Learn more about Karat at https://www.trykarat.com Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow Your Rich BFF at @YourRichBFF https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@yourrichbff?lang=en Preorder her book at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735755/rich-af-by-vivian-tu/ -------------- 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - How to be a millionaire by 27 02:05 - UChicago student to Wall Street employee 08:22 - My old boss HATED that I was “girly” 15:25 - Why Asians care about education 17:00 - UChicago: Work HARD, Play HARDER 23:16 - How to balance a six figure job with making TikToks 28:12 - You can't deport me - why I'm entitled 32:49 - f*ck it I'm quitting my job and going full time as a creator 36:14 - My fiancé has been my biggest supporter 40:46 - How to thrive: CUT OFF THE HATERS 48:39 - I met my fiancé at a dive bar aka IRL Hinge 51:41 - Roaches made me move in with my fiancé

@TejasHullur , @ColtKirwan , & @ShervinShares  live together in a 800 sq ft closet in NYC. They've quadrupled their YouTuber follower count to over 250K in less than a year. Most content creator houses fail. What's their secret? ------------------------------------ Learn more about Karat at https://www.trykarat.com Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow Tejas at @TejasHullur Follow Shervin at @ShervinShares Follow Colt at @ColtKirwan -----------------------------------

@urmomashley has millions following her NYC vlogs on style and relationships. Now she’s ready to share more on her journey as a female CEO- and why she’s been afraid to discuss it publicly. Join Ashley & host erictway on the Karat podcast! ------------------------------------ Learn more about Karat at https://www.trykarat.com Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/ Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/ Follow Ashley at @urmomashley

Kelly Wakasa hit rock bottom. With no direction, he chose to live by only one motto, 'Do What Excites.' Now, he's a full-time vlogger in New York, living to the fullest with no plans on stopping anytime soon. Join us on the Karat podcast with @KellyWakasa ——— Learn more about Karat at https://www.trykarat.com Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway Follow Kelly at @KellyWakasa

Paddy Galloway, a YouTube expert with over a decade of experience, shares his secrets for getting billions of views. Topics include the influence of the YouTube algorithm, transitioning to authentic connections with the audience, the journey to success, creating good content, work-life balance, personal growth, leaving a positive impact, and reflections on life decisions and gratitude.