Listener sentiment
"You Gotta Try This" continues to earn near-universal listener enthusiasm, with the most recent ratings showing no letup in the positive momentum established since launch. Reviewers consistently describe Large as an authentic, unpretentious food authority whose storytelling and genuine passion make the show as entertaining as it is informative, while Ian's behind-the-board presence draws regular appreciation. The Q&A format remains the engine of community engagement: listeners write in frequently with dining recommendations, travel itinerary requests, cooking questions, and regional food debates, treating the show as a trusted concierge service as much as a listening experience. Recurring listener asks center on expanding the guest roster to include more familiar Barstool personalities (Willie, Portnoy, Clem, and Francis are named repeatedly) and broadening geographic coverage beyond the Northeast, with fans in the South, Midwest, and Texas actively lobbying for regional episodes. One mid-2025 review flagged a temporary dip in guest quality, but this remains an isolated note in an otherwise uniformly positive recent window. The show's growth opportunity is clear and unchanged: scale up episode frequency, guest variety, and geographic range to match the appetite listeners have already demonstrated.
Apple4.9 · 200
Summary generated Jul 30, 2026
