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> If podcasts were solely promotions of speakers, no one would listen.

A podcast isn't solely self-promotion, that's like a TV show only with ads. Of course they give you "content" as well. But the purpose, from the perspective of the participants, is to grow your audience. Ie. increase your celebrity. Which is why I thought his advice to avoid celebrity while at the same time actively trying to obtain a greater level of it was p funny.

> Mike Tyson or Bernie Sanders or any other guest on Joe Rogan's podcast doesn't need further promotion.

Yet they go on for specific promotional purposes. Mike was returning to fighting, Bernie was in the middle of his campaign for President.

> If you're a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast you already are a celebrity.

Again, this has nothing to do with seeking further recognition / celebrity.

> To state the obvious: people listen to Joe Rogan podcast because they are interested in what the guests have to say

Ok you're just repeating the same thing over and over.