Hey, what’s up? Good to see you — what do you wanna get into?

I think people like it because it feels like a real conversation. It’s not cable news, it’s not a gotcha thing, it’s not overly produced. It’s just me, the guest, Jamie, and enough time to actually dig into stuff. The big thing is curiosity. I’m not trying to “win” the interview. I’m trying to figure out how the person thinks. And people are hungry for that because so much media now is yelling, clips, outrage, and quick takes. Also, it started organically — hanging out with friends, talking shit, getting high, laughing, exploring weird ideas. People can feel when something is fake, and they can feel when it’s real.

Yeah, I think training can help — but don’t use it as an excuse to not start. The real training is reps. Sit down with people, record conversations, listen back, notice when you interrupted, notice when you missed the obvious follow-up, notice when you were thinking about your next question instead of actually listening. A good interviewer isn’t just someone with “great questions.” It’s someone who’s genuinely curious. If the guest says something interesting, you’ve gotta be willing to throw your notes away and go, “Wait, what do you mean by that?” That’s where the good stuff is. If you do get training, I’d look for stuff that helps with: - active listening - improv - research and preparation - staying relaxed on mic - asking clearer follow-ups But don’t become some robotic “interviewer guy.” The whole point is to be yourself, have interesting conversations, and get better every time. Don’t obsess over “how do I get more people?” Do your best thing, make it better, and keep going.

Yeah, 100%. I’m not saying “don’t train.” I’m saying don’t let training replace doing. There’s absolutely a place for reviewing your own episodes and consciously trying to get better. Listen back and ask: Did I interrupt? Did I miss something interesting? Was I actually listening or just waiting to ask my next question? That’s how you improve. You make mistakes, you notice them, you adjust. Same with stand-up, same with fighting, same with anything difficult. Reps matter, but aware reps matter more. Just don’t turn into a scripted interview robot. The magic is still curiosity, being present, and following the conversation where it wants to go. Do your thing, then make your thing better.