Adam Curry

Adam Curry is often called the "Podfather" - a pioneer of podcasting, former MTV VJ, and co-creator of podcasting as we know it today. From his early days at MTV to launching one of the first podcasts ever, Daily Source Code, Adam has been at the forefront of digital media for decades. He currently co-hosts No Agenda, one of the longest-running and most influential podcasts in the space. In this episode, I sit down with Adam to talk about the origin story of podcasting - how a scrappy, DIY medium turned into a global industry - and what's been lost (and gained) along the way. We get into decentralization, media trust, and why Adam still believes the future belongs to independent creators. He breaks down how the podcast ecosystem has evolved, the role of platforms vs. ownership, and why he's remained committed to a value-for-value model long before it was trendy. This is one of those conversations that feels like both a history lesson and a glimpse into the future. Adam's seen it all, and he's still building - which makes this a fascinating, thoughtful, and occasionally contrarian deep dive into where media is headed next. Listen to Adam's Podcast "No Agenda" Follow Adam Curry: Website/MicroBlog X (Twitter) IRC Cloud