Hope it gets better
Agree with the other reviews in that the 1st episode lacks focus. I think Dan lost something by losing you & the commentary you provide. You lost something by losing Dan & the guidance/steering he provides. Listeners have lost the synergy of the two of you together. It was only a 1st episode, though, so hopefully you can improve the show & bring it back up to its previous level of quality. The other thing is I feel a little sorry for your sponsors. I can't even remember who they were. It feels as if you treat them like a speed bump, paying little attention to them, whereas Dan would treat them like a stop sign & really highlight them.Read full review »
Heyjerz via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 05/19/12
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Doesn't sound real to me. Something is missing that made the show great. Yes, Dan is missing. This is poor.Read full review »
mtts123456 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/19/12
The new talk show lacks direction and coherence without Dan Benjamin. Besides he just left without an explanation. Gruber just rumbles on and on. Boring episode. I will listen to a few more but I will probably stop listening. Siracusa's show, Hypercrytical, on the other hand it's getting...Read full review »
Tweet multi combo via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/19/12
The Talk Show at 5by5 was one of the highlights of my week. This iteration is but a shadow of its former self. Sure it's only the first episode but Gruber seems entirely out of his depth without his former wingman, Dan Benjamin. Secondary to the content, this is not 'The Talk Show'...Read full review »
thisisryanon via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/20/12
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