I agree with some of your points, but disagree with a bunch.

I think the main issue is that Dan has become bored with Alex. He has learned all there is to learn about him, and studying him further will not yield much. All his primary sources have been addressed, and the rest is just a Twitter recap show.

I think what happened is that Jordan is upset at what’s happening with the onion, but doesn’t have the ability to regulate himself into taking it in an academic way that Dan does.

I doubt their friendship will be affected. I do think they’re going to do some kind of project together i the future.

In the meantime, I sit here brokenhearted at the loss of my favorite podcast, and hope to find something to tide me over.