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.
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 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
