He's a great interviewer, in the podcast arena probably only second to Jesse Thorn, who I joke about, but have total respect for his talent.
Jesse Thorpe?! I really like the kid, but he is way too NPR and can't stand his phony laughs during those promo "interstitials," and the fact that he uses the word interstitial at all.
Jesse gets some great guests, and does his homework but there is no comparison (in my dumb opinion) between Marc and Jesse. Marc may be a jerk or sometimes possess faults that everyone here has chimed in on, but at least he seems real. Almost too much so.
(however, that said, given your very polite telephone habits, dave from knoxville, I can see how you might prefer the genteel Jesse)