Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella Doomscroll 17: Adam Friedland
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Mar 24, 2025 
Adam Friedland, a stand-up comedian and podcaster known for his sharp commentary on internet culture, joins to discuss a range of fascinating topics. They reflect on the shift of comedians to public intellectuals, their experiences with live audiences, and the influence of alt-media. The conversation dives into the complexities of political discourse, humor's role in society, and online censorship's impact on free speech. Friedland shares personal anecdotes from his comedy tours and discusses the nostalgic evolution of internet culture.
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Diverse Fans and Accidental Heroism
- Adam Friedland describes the diverse fanbase of The Adam Friedland Show, from "fat Hawaiian shirt guys" to "small earring guys."
- He recounts accidentally shutting down a racist heckler in Melbourne, Australia, who was making slurs about aboriginals.
Cum Town's Misinterpretation
- Adam Friedland discusses the mischaracterization of Cum Town as a political podcast.
- He clarifies that it was primarily about "30-year-old men behaving like babies", rather than political commentary.
From "Gay" to Intellectual
- Adam Friedland explains the initial concept of The Adam Friedland Show, aiming to turn a persona often labeled "gay" online into a public intellectual.
- He admits to initially struggling with interview techniques, drawing inspiration from Joe Rogan and Howard Stern.