2 chapters across the catalog
In response to a listener suggestion, the hosts discuss the challenges of running a dedicated interview podcast. They explain the difficulty of booking high-level celebrities who often refuse to appear on independent podcasts. They clarify that while they do long-form interviews for "Best Of" shows, they have no intention of creating a separate interview-only feed.
Guest Booking Rants, Pre-Interview Mechanics and Media Manipulation
John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry explain their strict "no guests" policy, citing the logistical nightmare of booking and the lack of authenticity in pre-interviewed segments. They describe how mainstream outlets like CNBC and CNN use bookers to script controversy by assigning guests specific "sides" to take. Dvorak recounts his experience on a radio book tour and his preference for the "freeform" style of Larry King.
