I respect and appreciate Kristen and Moira as people and the work they do but this pod is a tough listen for me, here’s why:
• I am on the spectrum (ASD/ADHD) and the mouth noises are loud and distracting and intolerable.
• The laughter is too much and too often, it feels forced and unnatural. They don’t sound or feel like genuine chuckles to me so I find it uncomfortable, confusing and distracting from the content I came to listen to. I understand they want the listeners to laugh along with them because the content of these publications is ridiculous and unhinged but they’re not actually saying anything funny. I don’t think they’re actually saying any jokes so what am I supposed to be laughing at? I think they are both funny and interesting individuals but I don’t hear it in these episodes and it’s disappointing. Is it their chemistry or the heavy sarcasm? I would personally find it more amusing if their delivery was more dry so that the audience can decide what to laugh at for themselves.
I’ve listened on and off since they began this show but each time I try listening again, I inevitably give up before the episode is complete.. I love the concept and the content though so I wish them all the best and hope many others are enjoying it more than I do/can. 💚
