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February 7, 2026
Pete Davidson’s Charm Is Working Against Him
His new Netflix “video podcast” leans into his laid-back style, to a fault.
TL;DR
- The definition of a podcast is evolving to include filmed entertainment, but the article argues they should retain a dedicated audio feed.
- *The Pete Davidson Show* is presented as a "video podcast" on Netflix, featuring a bare garage setting and casual interviews.
- Critics suggest the "podcast" label might be a way for Netflix to avoid unionized crew costs or an imitation of lo-fi podcast aesthetics.
- Davidson's hosting style is characterized as too casual, with a lack of focus and structure in conversations.
- The show is compared unfavorably to successful celebrity podcasts like *WTF With Marc Maron* and *Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend*, which offer more depth and structure.
- Amy Poehler's *Good Hang* is highlighted as a successful example of a filmed podcast that balances casual banter with insightful questions, demonstrating effective hosting.
- The article concludes that *The Pete Davidson Show* may fail to gain traction without more engaging content or a clearer format.
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