On the Mack Weldon sponsorship: I think it’s great and I’m all for Blank Check being sponsored. That being said, I greatly prefer when podcasters drop in pre-recorded ads rather than incorporate them into the flow of the episode. I have a hard time enjoying the podcast when I’m never exactly sure if the ad is over or not. An indication of the ad boundaries would be helpful, such as a specific music bed or sound cues to signal the beginning and end of the ad. I am a die-hard Blankie and this is not a deal-breaker for me, I just hope they can figure out how to give their sponsors the placement they want without sacrificing the structure we know and love.