Listener sentiment
The dominant story in recent ratings is listener frustration with producer Steve's expanding on-air role, which has intensified rather than faded since mid-2025. Even five-star reviewers routinely ask for "less Steve," and the most recent reviews describe him as talking over Tinx, callers, and guests, turning what was a solo host show into something that feels like it belongs to him — with one longtime listener calling it unlistenable. Beyond Steve, a recurring complaint centers on the Wednesday live AMA show being diluted by excessive ad breaks and TV-recap segments, leaving little airtime for the caller questions that originally drew the audience. A secondary criticism that surfaced in spring 2025 involves perceived hypocrisy around Tinx accepting AI sponsorships after publicly railing against AI, which several reviewers found undercut her authenticity. Despite these frictions, a devoted core of fans remains enthusiastic, praising Tinx's honest, relatable best-friend energy and the comfort her advice provides — but the widening gap between what loyal listeners want (more Tinx, more callers, fewer producers) and what the show is delivering suggests the format has yet to settle in a way that satisfies its base.
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Summary generated Sep 19, 2026
