I wouldn't say he's a grifter, but his career was basically made by the "enlightened meathead" circuit (Joe Rogan), in which his milquetoast views appear interesting. I agree that he gets good guests—not sure why—but if I wanted to listen to a philosophy grad student fumble through ideas I have other avenues IRL for that.

Agreed, although as far as grifters go he's far from the worst one. But getting worse lately and fairly rapidly.

The biggest mystery in the universe: how does he pull all these guests?