Podcast But Outside
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
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| Original release | April 2019 |
| Provider | Headgum (2024-present) |
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| Website | podcastbutoutside |
Podcast But Outside is a Los Angeles–based comedy video podcast started in April 2019 by co-hosts Andrew Michaan and Cole Hersch.[1] The title refers to the setting of the podcast, taking place in public, often in the streets of greater Los Angeles.[2] The show seeks to interview random passersby, sometimes alongside invited special guests. A videographer, Cam George, referred to as "Intern,"[3] records the interviews, made available on YouTube and, for premium content, Patreon.[4] In 2019, Vulture.com awarded the show with best video podcast among comedy podcasts.[5]
History
[edit]Podcast But Outside was created by Andrew Michaan and Cole Hersch and launched in April 2019.[1]
During the COVID-19 lockdown, the show took to Omegle and featured a dating competition and video therapy sessions.[6]
The show's 100th episode featured actor Jon Hamm, "a guest they’[d] been manifesting since the early days of the pod."[7][6] After this the podcast began to feature live indoor shows in a similar format, with guests recruited by Intern from nearby streets.[8] The show's Christmas 2021 episode featured actor Adam Scott.[8][9]
The podcast joined the Headgum network in 2024, with the December 4 episode being the first one released as part of the network. The episode was also Hersch's last as a host of the podcast.[10]
Content
[edit]The hosts employ "deadpan humour, often bordering on satire."[1] The edited video often shows "zoom-ins, graphics, and flashbacks to past episodes" for further entertainment.[3][5] Reoccurring gags are the hosts "lying about their ages, and bleeping out other podcasts’ names because they are competition."[3] There is an estimated 5–10% success rate in courting passersby to agree to an interview.[11] Upon completion of the interview, guests are customarily given a single US dollar as well as a sticker for their participation.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Chaos Blossoms on "Podcast But Outside"". Graphite Publications. June 5, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Podcast But Outside Is a Chaotic Delight". Podcast Review. October 25, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- 1 2 3 Arts (November 16, 2019). "Podcast But Outside's chaotic comedy thrives in its unusual but authentic setting | The Peak". Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Podcast But Outside is creating a podcast, but outside". Patreon. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- 1 2 "The Year in Comedy Podcasts". Vulture. December 10, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- 1 2 "Podcast But Outside exclusive: Jon Hamm sits down for a chat". The A.V. Club. April 21, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ↑ "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Podcast But Outside's 100th Episode". Vulture. April 22, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- 1 2 Peters, Amy M. (January 4, 2022). "Andrew Michaan grew up in Telluride, but blew up in LA". Telluride Daily Planet. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ↑ "A Very Olive Garden Christmas w/ ADAM SCOTT! - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ↑ "Apple's show of 2024 is Hysterical". podnews.net. December 4, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Get Up On This With Jensen Karp: Podcast But Outside". www.radio.com. May 23, 2019. Retrieved November 23, 2020.