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Episode 129 – Experts
In this episode, Andy and Roger wade into the bubbling swamp of podcast ethics and ask: what does it really mean to platform someone? Prompted by a spicy Joe Rogan episode featuring Douglas Murray and Dave Smith, they debate whether podcast hosts have a moral obligation to vet their guests—or at least to push back when nonsense is spouted at scale.
They reflect on Rogan’s evolution from a curious left-leaning gym bro to a darling of the alt-media scene, dissecting his appeal, contradictions, and cultural influence. Douglas Murray’s confrontation with Rogan is used as a springboard to explore how we talk about (and trust) expertise in an age where everyone has a platform, and misinformation spreads faster than seed oils in an influencer’s pantry.
The conversation ranges from conspiracies and contrarians to climate science, the war in Ukraine, and whether you really can drink red wine for your health. They also debate if Lex Friedman should interview Vladimir Putin, and whether some podcasts unwittingly serve as propaganda delivery systems.
It’s a sharp look at the tension between open discourse and responsible curation—plus, a reminder that even self-described comedians might have more power than they realise.
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