Making Millennial: An Out-Of-Body Experience

Megan Tan, creator of the "Millennial" podcast, discusses the backstory and production process of her show. She reveals the initial motivation came from her boyfriend, Ben, who suggested she document her life as a millennial, inspired by Alex Bloomberg's "Startup" podcast. Megan shares her initial reluctance to expose personal aspects of her life, contrasting her private nature with her desire to create meaningful content. She recounts a pivotal experience in photojournalism school involving harassment, which ultimately fueled her desire for honest storytelling. This led to her transition to radio, drawn by its capacity to create deeper connections with audiences compared to photography. Megan details her recording-heavy approach, the collaborative editing process with Ben, and the surreal experience of critical acclaim juxtaposed with her everyday life.