Adam Curry Defined MTV, Invented Podcasting, And Found God
Adam Curry first became a household name as an MTV VJ, but that was only the start of his nearly four-decade crusade to revolutionize media. Since childhood, he has been obsessed with using cutting-edge technology to improve the ways that humans communicate ideas, from building MTV’s first website to bringing Bitcoin micropayment to podcasting.
Adam’s career has always been about pushing boundaries, in more ways than one. He’s known for exploring some of the wildest conspiracy theories on his popular podcast “No Agenda,” but recently he’s been diving into a new theory - faith in God. Adam’s recent turn towards Christianity has brought a profound layer to his already rich tapestry of experiences. Join me as I unravel the fascinating intersections of media, innovation, and faith in my conversation with Adam Curry.
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Outline:
[0:00] Intro
[1:52] Reflecting on the MTV days
[6:13] Earliest computer memory
[10:17] Why Adam loves broadcasting
[16:51] Reflecting on the MTV days, continued
[27:24] Open source creativity
[38:14] The CIA and the pursuit of truth
[50:08] Totalitarianism was built on the radio
[57:12] Nihilism makes sense but doesn’t work
[1:08:40] Faith works its way into your life
[1:24:46] The pendulum can swing back
[1:30:57] Internet avatars are destabilizing childhood
[1:38:40] Manipulating fear is coercion, not persuasion
[1:47:09] Inventing and reinventing podcasting
[1:58:20] Why people pay for things they value
[2:03:26] Adam learned a hard lesson about Bitcoin
[2:17:17] Legacy media is dying, and that’s a good thing
[2:22:54] Advice for young creators
[2:27:15] Outro
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Adam Curry is a national treasure. So excited when he became a believer.
I'm really enjoying this interview. I'm a 73-year-old female geek (so 15 years older than Adam Curry). I lived in the Boston area when I was in my mid 30s, and back then I was part of a small contingent of Boston-area geeks who were the first people to get on the Internet. I remember going to a workshop at Framingham State College during which we all were taught how to use DOS commands to access the Internet. I was the first person I knew to have a dial-up modem in my home. It was a very exciting time for me and my fellow nerds.
@DadSavesAmerica
6 ай бұрын
I love this. Thanks for watching. Geeks need to band together!!!
This episode is so good - I wish I could re-like it so many times during this. Excellent.
@JohnPapola
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!! It was a real blast.
In the morning, No Agenda listeners and producers!
@pearlwsz7
8 ай бұрын
ITM GITMO Nation!
@jeffotten197
8 ай бұрын
ITM!!
@thomdrolet2624
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your courage.
@dohctorsmith1
5 ай бұрын
ITM!
@hrhbucket4268
2 ай бұрын
ITM from a dude named Ben
What a treat! Been listening to Adam's (and John C Dvorak) best podcast in the universe for over 13 years now. Great to see Adam in a bit of a different context. 🔥
This episode is definitely suppressed in the algorithm We can speculate pretty decisively as to why
One of your best ever. I also know that Adam is a fellow ham radio operator. I live close to F'burg (Canyon Lake); I hope to connect on the air! 73!
@DadSavesAmerica
10 ай бұрын
Really appreciate it! We covered a lot of ground. He’s had quite a journey. - John
Omg!! I didn’t realize it was the same Adam from mtv. I grew up watching him on mtv. So crazy. 😜👍💙💙
55:11 This explains a lot! Thank you algorithm! I can’t believe I hadn’t heard this before!
This was an awesome discussion!!! Enjoyed every minute of it. Just subscribed, glad it was recommended 👍🏼
I remember Curry in my youth during the 80's in The Netherlands.
Adam Curry wowed, he did awaken!!!! Grateful 🙏
fantastic interview, you really got some interesting and new bits out of adam. love hearing him go deep about the early computer/tech scene.
Great interview. Adam is such a smart guy. Him and Steve Rowe need to do a podcast together.
Oh wow i did not know he pioneered podcasting. Always liked that guy
Gotta love the Pod Father
This was so fun to listen to, I still remember the actual day MTV was launched I was in 6th grade. And John I am really enjoying your podcast!
He is correct. I’m 29 going on 30 this year. And, I am grateful to be that last generation of the analog world.
Woah! I wonder if that's why my great grandma had her globe. I never thought about it but that would be pretty cool to know. RIP
How does this only have 520 likes (presently)?
I know him from head bangers ball early / mid 80s
I barely remember Adam when i started watching MTV in late 80s as a kid. Daisey Fuentes was almost the only reason I cared to watch!
@Spooky_515
2 ай бұрын
Daisy was 90’s MTV as I recall. 80’s was Martha Quinn and Downtown Julie Brown
Thank you for being a hard "G" gif-er, and laying out a rationale that perfectly fits with mine.
ITM 🎉
Thank you!
Adam is a treasure! His Tourette’s is really doing well
Adam was one of my fave V-jays! Smart and sexy all in one guy.
Don't knock dot matrix printers At least I did not need to give blood to afford ink.
Exciting life
Goodness me I havent seen Adam for years…..yup - father of podcasting…. ‘I get my Nomies muddled up’ re Naomi Wolf/Klein He is so delightfully quick.. Deo Gratias re. His remarks re Christ….wonderful
I do wonder who they both will be voting for in November, curious?
"o pod cast estrangeiro é quase igual um filme esse está sob o "controle de um tutor"...assim como a biblia e outros livros editores paises e cidades e empresas "
Newton N. Minow was an optimist.
So that's what happened to dr demento (deadpuppies)
Adam is the least appreciated most important guy on the net. Thanks Adam for everything you do. I know what everyone here is thinking but ask a normy who Adam Curry is.....
Wow
I want to believe. I just can't.
Montana just banned tiktok
Still angry Adam left the legendary Curry&VanInkel Radioshow for MTVs big money
@wilbertvandenhengel9100
6 ай бұрын
You'll get over it someday...
"People are turning to religon." ?? , the most single thing to bring war and division is the one thing people are turning towards?? Damn, sounds rough
ITM
What...? Adam has family in the CIA?
@anthonymoreno894
8 ай бұрын
His uncle Don, who is now retired, but as Curry tells it, nobody ever “retires” from the CIA.
Awesome white pill
As a Dutch person learning Adam Curry has become religious and saying things like "learn to live in christ" is hysterical and shows why religion is an absolute joke and makes people say the dumbest things. This guy should know better at his age then to not become one of these celebrities that "finds" god later on in life. And for the love of god *pun intended* can people who have no actual expertise on autism stop talking like they're an expert on it just because someone in their family or someone they know has it. Stop telling people that looking at an LCD or OLED screen literally changes how a little kid's brain functions. People are born with autism unlike being religious which is what a person does voluntarily in life usually. Some get indoctrinated with the stuff willingly or unwillingly and others think religion works like therapy and usually can't shut the fuck up about it because they truly believe everyone needs it in their life, including their spouse or kids. Believing in god is like believing in gnomes. No one has ever seen it or has proof of it and yet Adam thinks jesus did all those thing that are written in the bible but would tell you that the only gnome he ever saw was David in the children books and/or from the old cartoon that used to air on Dutch TV when he was still with Patricia Paay
@Spooky_515
2 ай бұрын
Who are you to judge another persons journey?
@maxcalifornia94
Ай бұрын
I truly believe screens at a young age can influence the brain of toddlers. 100% Blue light on adult retinas are even of some influences. Let’s get real. And Adam can believe or turn to God whenever he wants. Doesn’t bother me. Even if I don’t believe the same or follow. Seems like a good dude to me.
Hack😂
Before I give my stupid opinion, I would like to know who these guys voted for in the past.
@Barbara-gv2vw
Ай бұрын
Well that’s a good question
Adam curry was a joke. Nobody liked the poser while he was on MTV.
@pearlwsz7
8 ай бұрын
And here we are 35 years later, and still no one likes you.