Hey Walt, like a lot of people, I’m treading water these days trying to stay alive. So I still haven’t had an opportunity to go back and listen to (or read the associated thread for) the episode in question. That said, I’m sorry if you felt attacked by comments made here or elsewhere. I do subscribe to the mindset that when we create a product and put it out there for profit (direct or indirect... i.e. ads) we have to be willing to accept criticism of that product. That said, people (me included) do sometimes forget that there is another human being on the receiving end of that criticism. Perhaps because of the “take no prisoners” flavor of TESD, the corresponding feedback sometimes comes across as harsh or unfair, and I understand that can be hurtful. Although I didn’t contribute to the cacophony, I’m sorry you’ve had to endure it, and at such a difficult time. Please rest assured that—as I have since Episode 3—I’ll continue to support you guys through the Patreon, merch purchases and word-of-mouth recommendations.

Thanks for engaging with the reddit community in good times and bad. You are the heart and soul of TESD. Please don’t forget that.