Tyler, The Creator Declares War on Podcast Culture: “Everybody With a Mic Is Crazy”
By Chad Jackson, straight from the dark side of paradiseJoin us as we delve into the latest insights from the Tyler The Creator podcast, where Tyler, The Creator shares his unique worldview.
Beneath the Surface: Tyler’s Unfiltered Take on Podcasts
Tyler, The Creator isn’t one to mince words, especially when the world hands him a microphone. But what if he’d rather take that mic away? In a string of recent interviews and on his podcast, Tyler has made it clear: if he were president, podcasts would be the first thing to go. His reasoning? “Everybody with a mic is crazy.” That’s not just a hot take—it’s a manifesto, straight from the shadows.
He’s not just talking about the endless parade of new shows clogging your feed. Tyler’s got a bone to pick with the entire culture as heard on the Tyler The Creator podcast. “We give a lot of people who aren’t smart and just want attention platforms to be loud and incorrect, and other stupid people follow them,” he says. The result? A landscape where the loudest voices drown out the ones with real skill and substance.
When the Lights Go Out: Skills Lost in the Noise
For Tyler, addressing these issues on the podcast isn’t just annoying—it’s a symptom of a deeper problem. “Where are the people with skills? We need electricians, we need more drummers, painters, teachers,” he insists. The world, in his eyes, has become obsessed with commentary over craft. Everyone wants to talk; no one wants to build.
He’s got a point. Once upon a time, you’d visit a site for its unique perspective—now, everything is a multimedia circus, and everyone wants in on the conversation, whether they have something to say or not. “Nothing is specific anymore,” Tyler laments. “Everything wants to be everything, and everyone wants to be a part of everything.”
LoudReview’s Take: Gatekeeping, Good Taste, and the Right Kind of Noise
Of course, Tyler isn’t against all podcasts. He tips his hat to a select few—like Deante Kyle’s Grits & Eggs and The Cutting Room Floor—calling them “in the right direction.” But for most, he’s ready to shut the door and turn off the mic, as he often discusses on the Tyler The Creator podcast.
Is Tyler gatekeeping? Absolutely, and he owns it. Not everything needs to be for everyone, and sometimes, the shadows are better left undisturbed. In a world where everyone’s shouting, Tyler, The Creator is the charming stranger at the bar, whispering that maybe—just maybe—we need more creators, and fewer commentators.
Stay tuned for more loud reviews, straight from the dark side of paradise.
