Topic: Interview Podcast

Donald Trump appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience for a three-hour interview in Austin, Texas. The discussion analyzes Rogan's interviewing style as a "good cop" interrogator who managed to keep Trump on track regarding topics like aliens and the JFK assassination. The event is noted as a significant logistical win for Rogan, as the former president traveled to his studio.

Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," gave his first post-prison interview on One America News (OAN). Chansley discussed his experiences in custody and announced plans to launch a new website and podcast titled "Get Over Yourself."

A brief discussion touches on the career of tech journalist Kara Swisher and her specific interviewing habits, such as insulting guests before allowing them to speak. The hosts jokingly claim credit for influencing the styles of various media personalities, including Swisher and Becky Worley, during their early days in broadcasting.

The hosts explain their unique production philosophy, which involves zero pre-show communication or scripted segments to maintain a "real" and lively atmosphere. They criticize the mainstream media's use of pre-interviews, arguing that such rehearsals ruin the authenticity of the final product. This professional tactic relies on their shared history and ability to react to information in real-time without in-studio producers.

A comparison is made between William Shatner's profound post-flight reflections and his more eccentric pre-flight persona. Despite his recent media blitz, Shatner's management reportedly maintains a strict policy against appearing on podcasts. The hosts discuss the difficulty of booking high-profile guests who transition into "legacy" media circles.

Adam Curry discusses the logistics of a potential appearance on Megyn Kelly's program. There is confusion over whether the appearance will be on her SiriusXM show or her podcast, with Curry expressing concern about the "podcast poison" of hard breaks and time limits on satellite radio.

Lindsey from the "Rogue Ways" podcast reached out to the hosts following a clip usage, leading to a discussion about the etiquette of podcast guest requests. The hosts expressed a general policy against joint appearances on other shows, citing the time and effort required. They also noted the success of a recent rare interview with "Tina the Keeper," which outperformed many other episodes on the interviewer's feed.

The hosts issue an "edict" to listeners, asking them to stop sending negative feedback about Joe Rogan. They emphasize that Rogan has been a significant gateway for new listeners to discover their show and that his interview-based format is a different, highly difficult discipline.

A host recounted a negative experience with Ozy Media where they were interviewed under the guise of promotion, only to be told the content would be "archived" rather than published. The interviewer was reportedly unprepared and lacked basic research on the subject's background. This tactic of collecting interviews for a database without immediate publication is cited as evidence of Ozy's questionable business model.

A producer shared a story about a job interview where they were asked if they found the show "South Park" funny or offensive as a way to screen for "social justice warrior" tendencies. The segment concluded with the show's traditional sign-off and the playing of the "Drone Again, Naturally" parody song.

The hosts acknowledge the artwork for episode 1057, "The Heckler's Veto," created by Mark G. Adam Curry mentions receiving an interview request from the Austin American-Statesman to discuss the reach of independent media following the Alex Jones ban. They encourage listeners to check the "New and Noteworthy" section of podcast apps.

A preview is provided for an upcoming long-form interview with Steve Pinchenik. The conversation is described as a rare opportunity to hear Pinchenik speak without the frequent commercial interruptions typical of his appearances on the Alex Jones show. The speaker notes Pinchenik's impressive ability to recall specific names and dates accurately.

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.

Adam Curry recounts a recent experience being interviewed by the Dutch news program EenVandaag about the history of podcasting. Despite spending an hour on the interview and setting up professional equipment, he was only featured for 15 seconds with poor audio quality. Curry uses the anecdote to remind himself why he avoids mainstream media appearances.

Adam Curry reveals he recently attended his first traditional job interview in an attempt to find a more stable income source, as radio and podcasting fees are currently insufficient. He humorously ranks the profession of "podcaster" below "rodeo clown" in terms of financial viability. The segment is interrupted by technical audio delays requiring a reconnection.