For the Love of God Stop Making Podcasts
Summary
A frustrated New Yorker unleashes a scorching rant about the post-pandemic explosion of wannabe podcasters. He's tired of everyone who "went on Amazon, got a microphone" and now thinks people care about their takes on food, sports, and culture. Podcasting? Just people "jerking themselves off on the air to make pretend they're doing something." Kareem can't help but point out the irony: the guy's currently on a podcast. The rider backpedals instantly, clarifying he's happy to participate in this particular show while roasting all the "Joe Mooks" out there. He then offers an extensive definition of "jamook" (lane brain, idiot, loser, someone lacking grace or social aptitude). The whole thing's a beautiful contradiction.
Full Transcript
What's your take? Since the pandemic, everyone and their mother went on Amazon, got a microphone, got the whole kit set up, little filter, and now it's like they're important and we want to hear what they have to say about food, sports, culture. You don't like podcasts? No, I think it's people jerking themselves off on the air to make pretend they're doing something.
Wait, do you have a podcast? Get the fuck out of here. You're on the podcast right now. I'm happy to participate in this one. Let you know how I feel about all these Joe Mooks out here running around thinking there's somebody important like we want to listen to what they have to say.
What's a jamook? Jamook, lane brain. You know, jamook? A person of mental, physical incompetence due to their own lack of grace or social aptitude. I like this definition. Jamuck. Idiot. Loser. Lane brand, you know, a jamook? Yeah, jamuck. Urban Dictionary, fam.