Listener sentiment
The story of this podcast remains one of a strong show shadowed by operational problems. Content-wise, listeners who are still tuning in are enthusiastic: the pop-culture deep-dives are repeatedly described as funny, nostalgic, and impressively researched, with Widdicombe's storytelling and the rotating co-host format drawing particular praise. However, the recent window is dominated by paying subscribers reporting serious service failures — ads still playing despite paid subscriptions, previously unlocked subscriber-only episodes disappearing from their feeds, and unanswered support queries. The weeks-long release hiatus that frustrated fans over the summer appears to have continued into early October, with several reviewers noting no new public episodes since August and no communication from the host, prompting even devoted fans to question whether the show is still active. Older recurring criticisms persist in the background — mid-sentence ad insertions, the paywall cutting stories off midway, sharply divided views on co-hosts Tom Craine and Suzi Ruffell, and a smaller contingent objecting to perceived political asides — but the dominant narrative now is that a beloved podcast has gone quiet while its paying audience is left in the lurch.
Apple4.5 · 204
Summary generated Oct 8, 2026
