According to a report posted on Bloomberg, some podcast guest are paying upwards of $50,000 to be on “popular” shows.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t need exposure that bad. On one hand, you’re exposed to a larger audience sure, but I’ll take the stairs for free, rather than take the escalator for that price tag. Let’s be clear, some people are paying 50 racks for an interview! If you grow your name big enough, I believe bigger podcast will find you. I could be wrong.

Now with that said, the devils advocate in me does understand the business model for both sides. AS far as the interviewer, why wouldn’t you accept a large sum for an interview. You could be doing worse things for money. As for the interviewee, your return on investment could be a game changer if you’re interesting enough.

In all seriousness if you want to pay me when to interview you, I won’t stop you, and I’m not hard to find. But as far as paying any amount just to sit down and have a conversation with someone, I can’t see it. Maybe someone out there can help me see the light.