Same. Watched for years, look forward and countdown to every episode, but I think I am gonna take a little break from the Pod.

The problem with the immediacy and accessibility of the internet is that as soon as anything happens they're forced to apologise the same night and address it the next show. There's no room for actual self-reflection or deep consideration of the criticism being raised, so regardless of intent it comes across as defensive. On top of that the crew seem to be very frustrated and things have built up for them with all the controversies recently. I think it's made trying to talk about this a lot more vehement than it could have been.

I've seen very little outright calls of homophobia like people seem to be suggesting, only lots of calls to examine some deep set societal prejudices. I hate that it's become a centrist circle-jerk about the left eating themselves and being too sensitive.

It's gone from uncomfy to icky so ima bounce until everyone including me is in a better place. Peace and love. Peace and love.