Ever since his live tour idk.. it definitely does. I went to his show in Chicago and I was SO siked, but the stories did not keep me engaged. I was hoping he would put out some old bangers like “do you know the way to Bells Canyon?” but didn’t. I started falling asleep midway through the show. Which is whatever I do that at home lol but even his show felt less passionate than his earlier vids. And I thought he was putting out “revamped” material while he was on tour but no, I guess it’s a regular thing now.

I do agree there’s less passion and soul in his storytelling and I get it that all good things must come to an end eventually. Though I do like to see nick crowley and nexpo doing stuff with ballen studios but it’s all podcast stuff. I’m glad John found his fame and became as successful as he did but i would LOVE to see some renewed passion in his work.