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Jordan Harbinger
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Jordan Harbinger discusses his 11-year career in podcasting, emphasizing the importance of engaging guest introductions and respecting listener time. He recounts a harrowing experience of being kidnapped in Mexico City at age 20 and how he managed to escape. Harbinger also explains his mission to combat disinformation by providing listeners with nuanced perspectives and critical thinking skills.
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I don't really introduce the guest as much as I tell people why I'm interested in the guests that's a that's a good question because a lot of people will say oh how do I introduce you
if they had prepped the conversation and they knew what was actually interesting it could have probably been a 45 to 90 minute show Max but since the host doesn't prep and or doesn't understand what's interesting
I grabbed him with that arm pulled him up against the seat headrest wrapped my other arm around the headrest and I just squeezed my forearms over his face until he stopped breathing
when you actually hear somebody who's lived experience is different from yours and you know that that it's true that opens up a level of understanding where people will write in and say things like wow
I want them to have an inoculation of vaccine speaking of disinformation I want them to have a vaccine against Bad thinking and stupid conspiracy theories and cult-like thinking and all of that crap
FAQ
How does Jordan Harbinger introduce his podcast guests?
He focuses on explaining why he is personally interested in the guest rather than reading a standard biography. This approach aims to give the audience a reason to care about the person immediately.
What happened during Jordan's kidnapping in Mexico City?
While living in Mexico City at age 20, Jordan was kidnapped by a taxi driver who drove him to a remote, sketchy area. He escaped by choking the driver unconscious and fleeing the scene before the driver's accomplices could arrive.
Why does Jordan believe long, unedited podcasts can be problematic?
He argues that four-hour shows often contain only 45 to 90 minutes of actual content, which disrespects the listener's time. He believes this happens when hosts do not prepare or understand what is truly interesting.
What is Jordan's goal regarding disinformation?
He aims to provide an "inoculation" against bad thinking and conspiracy theories by teaching his audience how to think more critically. He specifically targets people who are open-minded but could be swayed by false information.
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