A. Favorite podcast personality and why
Bill Burr. He's the only one I listen to and I enjoy his ranting. I'm not keen or interested in his sports talk, but I admire his passion and knowledge about the hobbies he has.
B. Favorite musical artist and favorite genre
Burial as I think he defined his own genre. The album Untrue has been considered a masterpiece, and for good reason. The atmosphere and emotions are utterly profound. Here it is:
Burial - Untrue full album - YouTube
As for favourite genre, there's far too many to choose from. I'd probably say an umbrella term "electronic" as this would include my all time favourite artists. I tend to prefer instrumental songs which are made via computers and electronics. Future garage, two-step, breakcore, jungle, gabber, dubstep and such like.
C. Favorite author
Seth (via Jane Roberts). Utterly awe-inspiring material that makes you rethink yourself, your life and your entire reality.
D. Favorite comedian
Tricky to pick just one. My preferred comedians are dark, broken and rather bitter. They've made careers from their rants and views on the world. I suppose George Carlin would be my favourite as it's interesting to see how his style changed over the years, and towards the end he became what came across as a cantankerous old man. His last few stand up shows were legendary, fast paced and intellectual rants at the state of the modern world.
"It's bad for ya"
"You are all diseased"
Are 2 of his later specials that are easily searchable and streamable via a Google search. I highly recommend them.
Ed