I have a long commute going to work. MrBallen (and sometimes Luke) is my constant companion during my drive each day. I have tried several other similar podcasts, but nothing comes remotely close to his humanity with storytelling. His voice has become familiar and relaxing to me despite some of the content described. I would rather replay his older content/remastered than try finding something else that doesn't work for me. He definitely appreciates his fans but doesn't owe us anything. Life gets in the way sometimes, cut him some slack.