{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"He's Building a Time Capsule of Singapore's Greatest Minds | Keith Yap","description":" What does it take to build a podcast that's designed to outlast you?  Keith Yap, host of The Front Row Podcast, grew his show to 15K subscribers in under a year - not by chasing trends, but by doing the opposite. His mission: create a living archive of Singapore's brightest minds on geopolitics, economics, and technology. A time capsule for the next generation of Singaporeans.  In this conversation, Keith reflects on how his role has evolved from nervous first-timer to confident interlocutor - someone who doesn't just ask questions, but challenges, supplements, and connects ideas across a growing catalog of diplomats, economists, historians, and technologists.  We also get into: how he landed his very first guest (Ambassador Chan Heng Chee), why he thinks Singapore is two degrees from anyone, his personal learning stack, and his bigger vision - making Singapore the intellectual capital of Southeast Asia.   TIMESTAMPS &amp;nbsp; (00:00) Trailer &amp;amp; Opening (01:29) The Front Row Podcast&amp;nbsp; (03:03) Getting High-Calibre Guests (07:24) The Cringey Early Episodes (09:37) How Keith\u2019s Role as a Podcaster Has Evolved (12:11) What Makes a Conversation Deep and Meaningful&amp;nbsp; (14:34) Editing &amp;amp; Episode Fidelity&amp;nbsp; (16:18) The Biggest Shift in Keith\u2019s Hosting Style&amp;nbsp; (19:50) Stress-Testing Your Own Views as a Host (21:38) How Genuine Curiosity Is Developed&amp;nbsp; (25:00) The Questions Great Thinkers Ask (31:16) Guest Criteria, Outreach, and Saying No (34:47) Personal Learning Curriculum&amp;nbsp; (38:29) The Big Question Keith Is Trying to Answer (42:33) Keith\u2019s Listener Demographics&amp;nbsp; (43:50) Where His Interest in Geopolitics &amp;amp; Policy Began&amp;nbsp; (45:21) Quality of Thought and Articulation (47:15) Measuring Impact (54:16) Keith\u2019s Advice for Podcasters and Creators &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH KEITH YAP &amp;nbsp; YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@keithyap65&amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/keithyap1&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/keith-yap&amp;nbsp; Website: https:\/\/www.ykeith.com&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH CHERYL LAU &amp;nbsp; Website: https:\/\/cheryllau.com&amp;nbsp; YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cheryltheory&amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cheryltheory LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cheryllau   WORK WITH CHERYL LAU &amp;nbsp; I produce distinctive and deeply resonant podcasts for leaders and organizations who want their content to command attention, spark meaningful conversations, and attract high-value opportunities. I ensure your podcast isn\u2019t just another show in the feed - it\u2019s an asset that elevates your authority and moves your work forward. Here are 3 ways we can work together: \u2728 1:1 Editorial Podcast Production \u2728 Corporate Podcast Producing &amp;amp; Consulting \u2728 Hosting for Corporate Shows &amp;nbsp; Schedule a discovery call for us to explore what working together might look like: https:\/\/cheryllau.com\/discovery   CONTACT &amp;nbsp; Please email hello@cheryllau.com for business inquiries. ","author_name":"EDIT HISTORY","author_url":"http:\/\/cheryllau.libsyn.com\/rss","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39963855\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199365085"}