How he became a prominent podcaster- that I don't know.

I can tell you why I like him.

It's because he gives so much space to his guests, and these podcasts are solely structured as interviews.

Many other podcasters think highly of themselves and talk too much- like an equal conversation.

That annoys me.

And I like his long-form content.

I find the era of tiktok and short-everything distasteful. There should be long-form content out there.

I just listen to the episodes that I am interested in.

And he asks mundane questions and big questions. Like Carmack was asked what's his setup. Also how AI will change gaming. I like that.

And also, I find that contents that are edited to be made short try to tell a story, and desparately so.

And, I dislike the narrative creating in other interviewers like mainstream press.

Mainstream press wants to decide your conclusion for you.

Whereas in Lex Fridman podcast, the conversation transcends branches, fields, and no conclusion is shoved down your throat, and you are free to draw your own conclusion.

That is why I like him.