I think for me, the problem is Pete has branched out solo and his career is taking off for all the right reasons.I feel like their podcast has gone from funny and lighthearted and something they seemingly enjoyed to a chore.
It seems like a chore for them to make and it's becoming a chore for me to listen to.
The main motivation seems to have shifted from a fun project that they could also make money from to solely a money-making pursuit.
Now, the podcast starts with a 4-5 minute ad and has another 4-5 minute ad in the middle.
Pete complains and is a bore while Sam really plays up to the 'I don't know anything' narrative and constantly comes out with painfully unfunny and unnecessary euphemisms that make him sound like a 5 year old boy obsessed with fart jokes.
Sam promised he'd attend the Monday team meeting four times and four times he 'forgot' and missed it. He just seems so unprofessional.
I get the impression that Pete at least works hard and manages the team, the budget etc. Sam just swans in and acts like an idiot.
The podcast definitely needs a shake up and Pete needs to get a grip.
His Manmade pod was excellent, and of course his dog show is just