4 Stars: Heavy Edits Cause Fatigue
The content could not be better. Pertinent and current. However, as an avid listener and aural learner, I find that the way the show is edited can be distracting and even fatiguing. All of the "breath" and natural pauses seem to be edited out. Podcasters already have the option to listen at 1.5x or greater. I find myself listening on 0.5x speed simply in order to have time to digest what's being said. Feedback is obviously meant to be constructive! Keep up the great work on what has become a new favorite. Maybe let the conversation breathe a bit more... The show will be less time efficient but certainly more effective.Read full review »
GLDRA2021 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/07/21
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