The trick is to avoid shows that don’t have a clear objective unless they are comedians who are actually funny most of the time. “Three friends just sitting around talking about life, the universe, and everything!” -like descriptions are a major red flag. Extra deductions if their logo shows a glass of whiskey or a beer.

Oh shit. I hate that bro.

It's a form of parasocial relationship. It can trigger the same feelings as if you were in a room with some friends chatting. You get to "know" the people's personalities, you can anticipate their reactions to things, you get invested in their personal relationships.

Most of the stuff I listen to is either professionally funny people or specialized topics that I'm interested in.

You need to find better podcasts to listen.

I listen to My Brother, My Brother and Me because I like to listen to the three brothers be funny at each other.

Some people don't need or want intellectually challenging media all the dang time.

The same appeal as reading the pointless shit people type out while sitting on toilets.

It's like Facebook in the early days.

Here's a picture of my breakfast yogurt.

Here's a picture of me getting on the bus.

Here's a picture of my desk setup.

Here's a geotag of where I'm having lunch along with a photo of my BLT. It was so yummy! Duck face pic!

Here's the geotag and photo of the place I got coffee on the way back to work! Luv u all!

I list n to podcasts about science, space, farming, linguistics, and literature. They're actually rather interesting. I don't think I could do just random bullshit

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The only unscripted podcasts I listen to are D&D sessions

It's nice to be in a room with someone who knows their shit, and never actually talk about the shit they know about, and instead connect to them at a human level.

But that's not useful for podcast listeners.

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Love yourself, The world's a hard, strange place. Keep your chin up. Don't hate yourself for what you were born into.

When I was in my early 20s, I read this poem And it stuck with me .

Desiderata - Words for Life Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Reporting in that I did, in fact, want to listen to it, and did so. Thank you for sharing your work!

Trash taste

Joe Rogan