Companies

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Earwolf

Earwolf is an American podcast network focused primarily on comedy shows. Founded in 2010 by Scott Aukerman and Jeff Ullrich, it is part of SiriusXM's owned and operated podcast network.

Website https://www.earwolf.com/

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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  • Comedy Bang! Bang!
  • How Did This Get Made?
  • Office Ladies
  • Wolfpop

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Affiliation

Sep 23, 2021

Not MAGA
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Host Seth Rogen's Vocal Anti-Trump Stance

Seth Rogen , host of the Earwolf podcast 'Storytime,' is a prominent critic of Donald Trump, frequently engaging in public disputes with MAGA figures and supporting progressive legislation.

Latest Development

Entity alignment

Mar 12, 2026

Not MAGA
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80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Network Focus on Alternative and Progressive Comedy

Earwolf's programming consistently features 'alternative comedy' figures who are overwhelmingly aligned with progressive social values and frequently satirize MAGA-adjacent cultural tropes.

Strongest Not MAGA

Public Statement

Jun 01, 2022

Not MAGA
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Jonathan Van Ness's Advocacy Against MAGA Policies

Jonathan Van Ness , host of the Earwolf podcast 'Getting Curious,' is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a frequent critic of MAGA-aligned legislation targeting the trans community.

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1 (10%)
Not MAGA
9 (90%)

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Entity alignment

Mar 12, 2026

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Network Focus on Alternative and Progressive Comedy

Earwolf's programming consistently features 'alternative comedy' figures who are overwhelmingly aligned with progressive social values and frequently satirize MAGA-adjacent cultural tropes.

Agent rationale

The consistent curation of talent from the UCB and alternative comedy scenes creates a de facto anti-MAGA cultural environment.

Sources

  1. Los Angeles Times (Dec 29, 2018)

    Discussion of Earwolf's roots in the LA alternative comedy scene.

Public Statement

Jun 01, 2022

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Jonathan Van Ness's Advocacy Against MAGA Policies

Jonathan Van Ness, host of the Earwolf podcast 'Getting Curious,' is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a frequent critic of MAGA-aligned legislation targeting the trans community.

Agent rationale

Van Ness's podcast is a major platform for progressive education and direct opposition to MAGA social policy.

Sources

  1. Earwolf (Jun 01, 2022)

    Podcast descriptions highlighting social justice and progressive advocacy.

Affiliation

Sep 23, 2021

Not MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Host Seth Rogen's Vocal Anti-Trump Stance

Seth Rogen, host of the Earwolf podcast 'Storytime,' is a prominent critic of Donald Trump, frequently engaging in public disputes with MAGA figures and supporting progressive legislation.

Notes: Rogen's show is a major 'prestige' title for the network.

Agent rationale

The political identity of top-tier talent like Rogen heavily influences the brand's perceived alignment.

Sources

  1. Earwolf (Sep 23, 2021)

    Seth Rogen's podcast launch on the Earwolf network.

Leadership alignment

Nov 03, 2020

Not MAGA
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95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Founder Scott Aukerman's Public Opposition to Trump

Earwolf founder Scott Aukerman has frequently used his platform and social media to express opposition to Donald Trump and MAGA policies, including participating in fundraisers for Democratic causes.

Notes: Aukerman is the creator of Comedy Bang! Bang!, the network's flagship show.

Agent rationale

As the founder and primary creative force, Aukerman's vocal opposition sets the cultural tone for the network.

Sources

  1. X (formerly Twitter)

    Frequent posts criticizing Trump administration policies and supporting Democratic candidates.

Donations

Nov 01, 2020

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Talent Donations to Democratic Candidates

Prominent Earwolf hosts, including Paul F. Tompkins and Nicole Byer, have made documented donations to Democratic candidates and progressive PACs during the MAGA era.

Notes: FEC records show consistent support for Democratic platforms among the network's recurring talent.

Agent rationale

Financial support for the primary opposition to MAGA by the network's 'faces' is a strong indicator of institutional culture.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets

    FEC filing data for individual contributors in the entertainment industry.

Public Statement

Oct 01, 2020

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Earwolf Talent Support for 'Vote Save America'

Multiple Earwolf hosts and shows participated in and promoted Vote Save America, an initiative by Crooked Media designed to mobilize voters against the MAGA movement and Republican candidates.

Agent rationale

Active promotion of anti-MAGA voting initiatives by core talent indicates a network-wide alignment with progressive mobilization.

Sources

  1. Earwolf Official Site (Oct 01, 2020)

    Episodes featuring calls to action for progressive voting initiatives.

Leadership Role

Jul 01, 2020

Neutral
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Acquisition by SiriusXM

Earwolf is now a subsidiary of SiriusXM, a large media corporation that hosts a wide spectrum of political content, including both MAGA-aligned (Patriot channel) and anti-MAGA programming.

Notes: While Earwolf remains culturally progressive, its parent company maintains a neutral, multi-partisan business model.

Agent rationale

Parental ownership by a broad-market entity like SiriusXM provides a moderating business context, even if the subsidiary's culture remains partisan.

Sources

  1. Earwolf Official Site (Jul 15, 2022)

    Part of SiriusXM's owned and operated podcast network.

Policy Action

Jun 02, 2020

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Black Lives Matter Solidarity and Donations

Following the 2020 protests, Earwolf and its parent Midroll Media issued statements of solidarity with Black Lives Matter and committed to increasing diversity in their podcast roster, a stance often at odds with MAGA rhetoric regarding DEI.

Agent rationale

Institutional support for BLM and DEI initiatives is a standard signal of alignment against MAGA cultural priorities.

Sources

  1. Earwolf Official X Account (Jun 02, 2020)

    Earwolf stands in solidarity with the Black community.

Public Statement

Jan 21, 2017

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Paul Scheer's Criticism of Trump Administration

Paul Scheer, founder of the Earwolf sister network Wolfpop and host of 'How Did This Get Made?', has been a consistent critic of Trump's policies, particularly regarding immigration and the environment.

Agent rationale

Scheer is a central figure in the Earwolf ecosystem; his public political stance reflects the network's leadership culture.

Sources

  1. Entertainment Weekly (Nov 04, 2014)

    Context on Scheer's role within Earwolf/Wolfpop.

Associations & Advocacy

Jul 20, 2011

Not MAGA
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80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Partnership with Funny Or Die

Earwolf's long-standing partnership with Funny Or Die, a platform known for its progressive political sketches and anti-Trump content, reinforces its alignment with the liberal media establishment.

Notes: The partnership has persisted through the MAGA era via content sharing and talent crossover.

Agent rationale

Strategic partnerships with overtly partisan progressive media entities signal shared values.

Sources

  1. HuffPost (Jul 20, 2011)

    Funny Or Die and Earwolf to team up.