2 chapters across the catalog
A listener criticized the length of the donation segments, suggesting they have shortened the actual news content of the show. The hosts defend the donation segments as a vital part of the "value for value" model and a form of content in themselves. They note that the total show length has actually increased since the start of the pandemic.
First Episode Retrospective, 40-Minute Length Goal, and Early Format
Reflecting on the very first episode from August 2007, the hosts recall their initial plan to keep the show under 40 minutes with only a few topics. The original format was envisioned as a simple conversation between friends, similar to a phone call, before it evolved into the current clip-heavy analysis style. They note the significant increase in bandwidth and processing speed since the show's inception.
