Now that I have a chance to listen to it I'm quite enjoying the podcast.Not to mention bringing a new user to the fold of #informationwar who I feel might have something to contribute is an important part of my duties as a curator. I have done it for far less effort both to encourage contribution and increase exposure which benefits all the contributors.
It is in everyone's interest to support new users if we value the time we spend on steemit.
I would recommend to the author that he write a better more in-depth description of his podcast including who your interviewing.