There are media formats (shows, podcast etc) that only live from their guests. This podcast lives from the two charming hosts and their honest and authentic manner. The description of the podcast absolutely fits: you are like two besties for the listeners. But not just entertaining with intelligent humor, also sensitive and warm hearted. I am a loyal listener from Europe and it is not because of the SATC halo effect of New York or your really great guests, but because of you both and the chosen topics.
All the best for your future and thank you for doing the podcast and investing your time, even if it is not yet a source of income (fingers crossed it will be soon).
P.S. The feedback tool for podcasts is not as simple and intuitive (read: really crappy) as in other channels, maybe you could give a brief explanation in a desperation minute on how to rate a podcast. I had to google it, because I am not used to this feedback logic (open app-search for podcast even though subscribed-scroll down through all episodes-finally feedback opportunity). Maybe then you will get more and totally deserved ratings!