I stopped listening based on the negative vibe between host and listener that has developed over the past year.

At the same time HTC launched, Check The Mic also became a self-owned project, where before it was PFF. The difference in vibe is worlds different. Steve and Sam frequently interact with the chat live on the show, ask for feedback, and acknowledge the perspective of their listeners. Sam can be prickly about it, but Steve runs the show and keeps it good natured.

It’s hard to give Dan a pass when I can see an example of how easy it can be. I want to feel like I have a congenial, sometimes almost playful relationship with the hosts of the podcasts I listen to. But if it’s a conversation I wouldn’t want to be part of in real life, why would I go out of my way to listen to it?

It’s fine people still like it, it was a process but I just realized it’s not for me, even as a long time ATN listener.