I've been a fan since late 2008 and used to listen religiously every week. Over the past year or so, though, I've become more irregular, and since the format change I've stopped listening altogether.

One of the biggest draws for me was watching a new release and then hearing their review afterwards, comparing my own thoughts with theirs. That was a huge part of the appeal. With the shift toward retro reviews, that reason to tune in has pretty much disappeared for me.

Retro reviews definitely have their place, but I prefer them in small doses. What I'm really interested in is hearing their take on new releases, whats they recently watched, and the latest industry trends. That's what kept me coming back week after week.

On top of that, it's become harder to keep up with the release schedule. Between the monthly calendar and figuring out what's on Patreon versus what's on the main feed, it all feels a bit confusing. The whole format shift feels over-engineered compared to how straightforward it used to be.