The pressure of constantly meeting growth numbers can lead to promoting products that you wouldn't necessarily endorse, and ads in podcasts can become a necessary evil to keep up with these demands.
The philanthropic arm of a company is built to support academic scientists who are hired to work for the world but don't have time for research. Money earned from the podcast goes back into the scientific community to contribute towards better work.
The podcasting world has room for any and all topics, as there is always someone out there wanting to listen. Even topics like amphibians or skateboarding and wealth can have unexpected success.
The speaker talks about the DIY spirit of skateboarders and their culture of cool. He shares his own experiences with skateboarding, including a recent trick he learned.