That podcast shit was brutal. I think Sam is deeply insecure, and these podcast appearances always seem to shine on a light on his worst attributes. The only one that has worked was the Matan interview.
Legitimately embarrassed himself. I like avant-garde and think podcasts are a great platform to perform, but Sam doesnt do that and its not a "bit" that Im somehow not understanding.
I think Sam CAN be a funny guy (on podcasts) and probably has some interesting things to say, if he had the courage to say them. If you dont want to do that, and you want it ALL to be a bit, then it has to be a funny one. But you cant come on a podcast, then act like youre too cool to be on it, not take it serious, but also not make it funny or interesting.
There were a couple of times where Harland REALLY set him up with a layup, Sam took the bait, then fails to finish and you can just see his "FUCK THIS" meter start to go up when he realizes he has to bail on his premise. He cant laugh at himself or pass the ball when he doesnt have something funny to say. He just gets pouty or pissy.