[7][8] He also previously co-hosted You're Wrong About, which explores the truth behind popular narratives about well-known historical events and phenomena.
[14][10] Hobbes decided to step away from the podcast in October 2021, citing his wish to end his involvement on a high note.
[7] Hobbes' podcasts have received positive reviews from media outlets such as Vulture, The Atlantic, and the New York Times.
"[10] Hobbes questioned the veracity of a 2024 essay in The Atlantic by a former New York Times editor who said he had been chastised by human resources due to eating at Chick-fil-A, given the CEO's position against same-sex marriage.
The Atlantic asserted that the story had been fact-checked and confirmed with multiple Times employees, and journalists Robby Soave and Erik Wemple also supported the magazine.