Yeah I mean either that or do the bare minimum of audio production if you're interviewing someone.
If you have to interview them over a video call, at least have them record their own audio channel locally on a decent mic and don't just upload the recorded zoom call like it's 2020.
Don't worry about any grumblings, you guys do a great job.
One question/request for you though - could you figure out some sort of Q&A or "Discussion Points" aspect to add to the upcoming schedule? Maybe a public Google doc to allow people to weigh in or add notes to. It'd be nice to increase the audience participation aspect.
I think it’s fair to comment on the audio. Great interview but I found it really difficult to follow along due to the sound quality. To the host with the big Shure mic in the middle of their shot: point it at your mouth!
That's something we've been considering! Right now I'm wrapping up my masters degree and will finish in April (fingers crossed). Once I have more free time, we're going to look at other ways to expand the podcast, including audience participation. We've gotten that request from a few people.
If you have to interview them over a video call, at least have them record their own audio channel locally on a decent mic and don't just upload the recorded zoom call like it's 2020.