The Most Hated Podcasters And Why We Love To Hate Them

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Mar 14, 2025

Dive into the chaotic world of the most hated podcasters, where controversy reigns supreme! Discover why figures like Steven Bartlett and Joe Rogan are under fire, and how scandals like Logan Paul's 'Crypto Zoo' shook his reputation. Unpack Meghan Markle's podcast pitfalls and the enigmatic Andrew Tate's polarizing views. Explore the curious dynamics of love and hate in podcasting, and why some escape scrutiny while others face backlash. It's a wild ride through the personalities that keep us talking!

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Why People Dislike Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett is disliked for his association with Huel, perceived exaggerated business success, and interview style.
Many dislike Bartlett due to his perceived inauthenticity and focus on making celebrities cry.

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Success Breeds Haters

People tend to criticize successful individuals, often driven by envy.
Haters are typically less successful than those they criticize, exemplified by David Goggins' quote.

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Joe Rogan's Controversial Guests

Joe Rogan's success and platforming of controversial figures attract criticism, regardless of his personal views.
Interviewing divisive guests can lead to hate directed at the host, even if they don't endorse the guest's opinions.

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Ash and Kane discuss the most hated podcasters in this episode. They reveal Google's top five most hated podcast hosts including Steven Bartlett, Joe Rogan, Logan Paul, Meghan Markle and Andrew Tate, exploring why these figures attract criticism despite their success!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Steven Bartlett makes the list of most hated podcasters due to controversies around his business claims, association with Huel and because his interview style focused too much on making celebrities emotional.
Joe Rogan appears on the list because of his massive success and controversial political interviews, hosting divisive guests can attract criticism regardless of the host's own personal views.
Logan Paul's reputation suffered from the "Crypto Zoo" scandal, which was essentially a pump and dump scheme that cost followers millions.
Meghan Markle's podcast failure after an alleged $20 million Spotify deal contributed to public criticism, with accusations she wasn't even present for guest recordings!
Andrew Tate rounds out the list as one of the most Googled people in 2023, with his controversial views making him particularly reviled despite maintaining a long running podcast.
Some podcasters, like Theo Von, seem to avoid significant backlash despite controversial content. Personality and delivery style definitely play a role in audience reception.
Success inevitably attracts criticism, with the David Goggins quote: "You'll never find a hater doing better than you."

BEST MOMENTS

"Everyone loves to hate successful people. What's the David Goggins quote? You'll never find a hater doing better than you."

"Controversy sells but also he would interview people that had strong opinions... you end up getting all of the hate because you have essentially hosted this person. Even if it's not your opinions at all."

“I mean, everyone loves to hate Tate and he has extremely contrarian views, so that one barely needs explaining."

"Let me introduce you to gambling addiction... If you buy a shitty meme coin with all of your money like that, that some influencer promoted, who just appeared a month ago, you deserve to lose your money."

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ABOUT THE HOSTS

Ashley Morris (Podcast Consultant) and Kane Baron (Public Speaker) help independent podcasters launch, grow and monetise a podcast. They run the UK’s largest podcast agency for independent creators, Progressive Media. Progressive Media take care of all things production, copywriting, design and video for podcasters round the globe. They have also recently launched Pod Partnerships, a new venture created to connect established podcasters with valuable audiences and innovative brands to create and manage win-win sponsorship campaigns.

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