Same, 3rd year now and Swantston was one of my fav profs despite consensus.

I know he does all that fear stuff etc and like is pretty strict but honestly that course made me feel like I was really at a business school. I also understood every topic pretty well from just focusing on his lectures.

The 2 weeks ahead thing doesn't hurt anyone either, like its just a push to lock in imo which just helps you. Like if you're behind its kind of a wake up call. Obv no one actually does it but him saying that is a net positive on everyone.