By now, you’ve heard all about Marc Maron’s podcast interviews (wtfpod.com) with such bold-face comedy names as Apatow (worked for Spielberg – for years?), Gallagher (who talks about sub-atomic particles, non-ironically) and the no-holds barred Louis C.K. tête-à-tête.

Invariably, every installment is exactly the same – “Hey XXXXX, remember when we used to see each other around 20 years ago?” But it’s still interesting. As essentially, it’s late-night television without the awkward product pitching mixed in. And it’s perfect for listening to while working. Which gives WTF the edge over Showtime’s The Green Room (link), where a similar “what’s his name?” Paul Provenza reminds other comics how he to used to be around.

Problem is… You try to listen to any of the above names, or any WTF Podcast that isn’t recent and you find out it’s only available to “premium members.” Which goes against the core principle of everything to do with online media – ie: It’s All Free. Passing around an online hat is a bizarre, out-of-step notion. Read the rest of this entry »