Ten Thousand Miles

Ten Thousand Miles


Episode 2 - Who Invented Podcasting? This guy... - Adam Curry "The Podfather"

March 17, 2024

In this episode, Vic Pepe reunites with his longtime friend Adam Curry, who shares his journey from pirate radio to becoming an MTV VJ. They reminisce about their meeting via Vic’s brother Steve at Z100. They talk of the music business and discuss the importance of brotherly love.

They also recall the pranks they played on each other and the hijinks that took place at MTV. Adam shares his experience taking over Headbangers Ball and the challenges he faced. Overall, it's a nostalgic and entertaining conversation filled with laughter and fond memories. This conversation covers the introduction and breakthrough of Headbangers Ball, the transition to podcasting, the importance of letting go of financial worry, and the birth of No Agenda. It also explores the financial deplatforming of podcasters and the value-for-value model in podcasting 2.0.

In this conversation, Adam and Vic discuss the value exchange in the digital age, where content creators can receive direct payments from their audience. They explore the concept of splits, where payments can be divided among different recipients as determined by the content creator. They also discuss the disruption of the music business and the potential for value exchange in all forms of content. The conversation highlights the importance of trust and the power of asking for support.

They reflect on the journey of friendship and the responsibility to help others along the way.

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