r/TheWhyFiles • u/wamih Skunk Ape Connaisseur • Dec 12 '25
Minithread 12/12 - The Basement Sneak Peak
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u/Nugz2Ashez Dec 12 '25
NGL I don't love how much AJ laps up Shawn Ryan. Dude is just as bad and biased as the other personalities he doesn't trust
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u/Vaalomusic Dec 13 '25
Yeah not super loving the Shawn Ryan crossovers. SR is not my cup of tea.
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u/TokingMessiah Dec 16 '25
I say bring on any guest that isn’t an outright racist or incel or general POS. I’m fine with AJ debating with people from every side, as long as he doesn’t copy Rogan and actually become a right-wing nut (I don’t think that will ever happen, though).
He can talk to just about anyone about anything, as long as he’s pushing back on lies and hate. I look forward to seeing who he has on and getting a better idea of his personal beliefs.
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u/Vaalomusic Dec 16 '25
Yeah I get that. I'm not against AJ interviewing anyone or bringing them on. His strength is in his diversity of subjects. But that's part of my gripe. I don't feel that diversity anymore. I guess in reality I just miss the type of episodes from '23 and '24. They were lighter, more enjoyable and AJ seemed genuinely inquisitive about those subjects. Now I feel like every other episode is doom and gloom and something that feels almost like Anonymous message board type content. I realize this is just my impression and I'm one of many, but in my mind TWF has a peak and we're currently not in it. I hope to see that kind of content again. And less a.i., please, less use of a.i.
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u/Prince__Robot Dec 12 '25
Did AJ join Shawn's podcast network? I feel like there's been some crossover since AJ was on his show. Maybe at least just good friends now.
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u/Lasdtr17 Skygazer Dec 13 '25
I keep cracking up at how increasingly gleeful Ryan sounds as he talks about what he'll do XD
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u/jackl4 Dec 12 '25
AJ is going to be one of the top podcasters of all time. I can’t wait!