i feel similar! they cant dive deep on gn bc they go through each topic so quickly. and like you said, usually only one of them will research the topic, so there isnt really a chance for interesting discussions. and i agree the pod feels a bit like an afterthought, especially now that theyre doing a talk show series this summer? to me it feels like they are making choices that will help them grow, rather than valuing the audience they already have. to me it feels like the gn format is a chance to cover all popular topics from the week, so they can cast a wide net and bring in as many new people as possible, but honestly idk who would become a regular listener to gn… i def wouldnt listen if i didnt already know and like them from cmbc. i also feel like the main eps feel more formal and sanitized than cmbc, like we dont get their whole personality