This has long been one of my favorite pods, but since coming back independently there are a lot of noticeable editing errors.
Catherine speaks in a weird, halting manner that she didn’t before. As if she’s got an outline, but not a script.
Reading a script doesn’t make you less of a podcaster. It leads to a better and smoother listening experience. Not to mention that some episodes have abrupt cut offs.
I’d love to give this five stars again, but I’m finding it harder to listen now that it’s far less polished.
Back to add: I don’t *love* the new background music, but please know that the constant, low humming noise is eye wateringly awful for folks listening with ear buds (which is likely everyone). It’s disorienting and distracting. I’m not sure I’ve noticed it before, but the Grant Amato episode has a LOT of it. Again, I’m begging you to please listen to each episode as if you are your audience before releasing it.
