The Did Nothing Wrong Podcast
A political commentary podcast analyzing right-wing extremism, propaganda, and disinformation in American politics.
A political analysis podcast that uses a unique speculative framework, dating its episodes in the near future (e.g., late 2025) to examine the trajectory of current political events. The show dissects disinformation campaigns, propaganda, and the actions of extremist groups, alternating between conversational co-hosted episodes and focused expert interviews.
“Its signature creative choice is dating episodes in the near future, allowing the hosts to explore the potential consequences of today's political climate in a speculative, yet grounded, manner.”
Who hosts this show
The Did Nothing Wrong podcast breaks down narratives from extremists and anti-democratic figures in the U.S. and abroad. Hosted by Griff Sombke, often alongside co-host Karl Folk, the show focuses on disinformation, propaganda, and what it terms "Cold War 2.0." It alternates between co-hosted analysis of current events and in-depth interviews with authors and experts on political movements and public health.
Other ventures
- didnothingwrongpod.com (Substack)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Did Nothing Wrong 11/17/25 - "America's Dumbest Criminals"Nov 17, 2025 · 1h 01m
- 02Did Nothing Wrong 11/17/25 - "America's Dumbest Criminals"Nov 17, 2025 · 1h 01m
- 03DNW 11/10/25 - "Everyone Else Is Lying To You" W/Dr. Jonathan HowardNov 10, 2025 · 52 min
- 04DNW 11/10/25 - "Everyone Else Is Lying To You" W/Dr. Jonathan HowardNov 10, 2025 · 52 min
- 05Did Nothing Wrong 11/3/25 - "Costco Dads Rise Up!"Nov 3, 2025 · 40 min
- 06Did Nothing Wrong 11/3/25 - "Costco Dads Rise Up!"Nov 3, 2025 · 40 min
- 07Did Nothing Wrong 10/20/25 - "No Kings and The State Of Things"Oct 20, 2025 · 21 min
- 08Did Nothing Wrong 10/20/25 - "No Kings and The State Of Things"Oct 20, 2025 · 21 min
Notable episodes
- 01DNW 11/10/25 - "Everyone Else Is Lying To You" W/Dr. Jonathan Howard
A representative interview episode where the host and guest dissect COVID-19 misinformation, framed within the show's unique 'near-future' speculative setting.
- 02Did Nothing Wrong 11/17/25 - "America's Dumbest Criminals"
A typical co-hosted episode where Griff Sombke and Karl Folk analyze current events, in this case discussing ICE escalations and political corruption.
- 03Did Nothing Wrong 09/01/25 - "Professor Seth Cotlar(Part 1)"
An interview with a university professor on the history of the Radical Right, showcasing the podcast's focus on academic and historical context for current extremism.
What you'll be asked on this show
Griff Sombke begins by providing a detailed introduction to the guest and their work, sometimes setting a speculative "near-future" premise to frame the conversation. His questions are often multi-part and build on the guest's expertise, guiding them through a thematic narrative. He fosters a collaborative, rapport-driven discussion rather than a confrontational one, often asking guests to expand on their own metaphors or trace the evolution of a particular issue. He typically closes by asking how listeners can best support the guest's work.
The show has two primary formats: co-hosted discussions between Griff Sombke and Karl Folk analyzing news, and long-form interviews with expert guests. A stylistic hallmark is dating episodes in the near-future (e.g., 2025) to frame its analysis. Intros often feature a montage of chaotic political audio clips, setting a sense of urgency.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Who are the main subjects of your book, and what was their primary lie?”
This is his opening move with author guests to establish the book's central thesis.
process
2- Q.01
“Can you walk me through watching these people shamelessly evolve on this subject?”
He asks this to have the guest construct a narrative of how a person or group's public stance has changed over time.
- Q.02
“How do you tell the difference between a legitimate debate and someone just muddying the waters?”
This question seeks to differentiate between good-faith and bad-faith arguments.
money
1- Q.01
“What's the payoff that would be worth setting your credibility on fire for?”
He asks this to probe the potential motivations, like money or clout, behind a person's controversial actions.
mindset
2- Q.01
“Why do people keep trusting figures who are so documentably wrong?”
This question explores the psychology of belief and adherence to misinformation.
- Q.02
“Can you elaborate on your point about them being 'defense attorneys for the virus'?”
He frequently picks up on a guest's own metaphor and asks them to expand on it.
future
2- Q.01
“If a sane president offered you a job to combat disinformation, what safeguards would you implement?”
A hypothetical, solution-oriented question posed to experts to explore potential fixes.
- Q.02
“How does this end?”
A recurring, open-ended question asked of his co-host, Karl Folk, to elicit predictions on a current conflict's trajectory.
advice
1- Q.01
“What's one piece of advice for the average person to distinguish credible information from disinformation?”
He asks this toward the end of expert interviews to provide a practical takeaway for the audience.
personal
1- Q.01
“How can people best support your work?”
This is his standard closing question for guests, allowing them to promote their projects.
Signature segments
- · Speculative near-future episode dating (e.g., 2025)
- · Chaotic political audio intro montage
- · Co-hosted analysis with Karl Folk
- · The phrase 'Did Nothing Wrong' as a recurring theme
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Authors, academics, and journalists who are experts on topics like misinformation, public health, and political extremism. Guests typically have a specific book, article, or body of work that serves as the foundation for the conversation.
- Dr. Jonathan Howardon DNW 11/10/25 - "Everyone Else Is Lying To You" W/Dr. Jonathan Howard
- Professor Seth Cotlaron Did Nothing Wrong 09/01/25 - "Professor Seth Cotlar(Part 1)"
- Chris Mathiason Did Nothing Wrong 09/29/25 - Chris Mathias
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is presented as a reader-supported publication through its Substack and does not appear to feature third-party sponsors or advertisements based on the episodes reviewed.
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People also ask
- Who hosts the podcast?
- The podcast is hosted by Griff Sombke. He is frequently joined by co-host Karl Folk for discussion episodes.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a hybrid format. Some episodes are co-hosted conversations analyzing political news, while others are long-form interviews with expert guests like authors and academics.
- Why are the episodes dated in the future?
- This is a deliberate creative choice. The podcast sets its episodes in the near future (e.g., 2025) to create a speculative framework for analyzing the potential consequences of current political events.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Based on the evidence, the podcast posts on a weekly cadence, though it is marked as 'stale' in some directories. The episodes are dated for the future, with recent episodes set in late 2025.
- What topics does the podcast cover?
- The main focus is on extremists, disinformation, propaganda, and political movements, particularly in the United States.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The Did Nothing Wrong podcast is available on major podcast platforms and has a Substack at didnothingwrongpod.com.
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