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# Without him, we wouldn't have podcasts
- URL: https://www.jermwarfare.com/adam-curry-on-mtv-music-and-inventing-podcasting/
- Published: 2025-12-17T07:50:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-18T07:52:12.000Z
- Description: Without Adam Curry, I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing. Heck, without Adam, not even Joe Rogan would be doing what he's doing, since he pretty much invented podcasting after leaving MTV.
- Author: Jerm
- Tags: Culture wars, Entertainment, MTV, Music, Adam Curry, Podcasting

Adam Curry pretty much invented podcasting.

> Live your life with passion – and, as long as it lasts, enjoy your freedom.  
>  
> — Adam Curry

He is a former MTV host (from way back in the late 80s when music was still good) and a pioneer in the field of podcasting, often referred to as the 'Podfather' for his significant role in shaping digital audio media. 

He is known for co-hosting the podcast *No Agenda* with John Dvorak.

[No Agenda ShowNo Agenda, twice weekly media deconstruction podcast by Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c7/82/c7826764-1091-409a-ac4a-3cdf32a7a528/content/images/icon/app-icon.6305f1ab-1.png)No Agenda Show![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c7/82/c7826764-1091-409a-ac4a-3cdf32a7a528/content/images/thumbnail/website-logo.c3d48c92-1.svg)](https://www.noagendashow.net/?ref=jermwarfare.com)

I stumbled across the following video which nicely sums up Adam's legacy:

In his conversation with me, Adam explained where the term ‘podcast’ comes from, which I found fascinating. Once you know, it seems obvious. (Hint: it involves a call from Steve Jobs.)

We mostly just shot the breeze, chatting about music, MTV, fake news, Charlie Kirk's 'murder' and the importance of decentralisation.

> Everything we thought is fucking fake.  
>  
> — Adam Curry

This episode was recorded for [my UK Column show](https://www.ukcolumn.org/series/jerm-warfare?ref=jermwarfare.com) and is freely available. 

## Talking points

- Free speech standards differ widely across the world.
- Podcasting has reshaped how people consume and discuss media.
- Traditional radio has faded as local broadcasting disappeared.
- Music and culture have changed sharply over the decades.
- Covid forced many to rethink health choices and personal beliefs.

> The biggest influencer is what’s in the news and what’s accepted… what we tolerate is the big influencer.  
>  
> — Adam Curry