Listener sentiment
Good Guys continues to command a devoted audience that treasures the comedic chemistry between Josh Peck and Ben Soffer, with many listeners calling it their go-to weekly mood-lifter and praising the food segments, pop-culture tangents, and signature "what are ya nuts" banter. The show remains notably polarized, though: the pattern flagged in the prior summary—long-time listeners departing over frustration with Ben—has only deepened, with recent low ratings citing his shelter-dog commentary, his perceived right-leaning political takes, and what reviewers across the board describe as a persistent lack of self-awareness and empathy for viewpoints outside his own experience. Audio-volume inconsistency is a newly prominent complaint across several otherwise-positive reviews, and a recurring chorus of listeners continues to ask for fewer guest episodes in favor of the two-host "original recipe" format. Josh individually continues to earn strong praise, though one recent review also took issue with his comments about other women as disrespectful to his wife. The core fan base is as enthusiastic as ever, but Ben's on-air persona remains the show's primary retention risk.
Apple4.1 · 558
Summary generated Aug 4, 2026
