Topic: Podcast Guests

One of the hosts is scheduled for a fifth appearance on *The Joe Rogan Experience* after a two-year hiatus. The segment addresses the "Tell Joe" phenomenon, where listeners send messages for the host to relay to Rogan regarding Bitcoin or religion. The host humorously compares his role to being a "reliable substitute" like Tony Randall or Regis Philbin.

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 request that listeners stop filling out online forms to book guests for the show, as it results in unwanted solicitations and administrative burdens. This behavior is characterized as a form of harassment rather than helpful promotion. Additionally, the hosts mention being signed up for various "idiotic" newsletters without their consent.

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.

The hosts explain their policy of not having guests on the show, citing the logistical and creative downsides. They mention recommending Jennifer Briney of the "Congressional Dish" podcast to NPR leadership, noting that her deep-dive legislative analysis fits the NPR format perfectly despite her use of the "Value for Value" model.

The hosts review the weekly artwork and address listener suggestions regarding the show's format. They firmly reject the "freemium" model and the idea of having guests, maintaining that the current structure is essential to the show's identity.