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The ghost writer episode was very hard to listen to. The host’s opinion is clear and completely understandable, given that she identifies as a professional writer and poet. I would wonder how a non-writer, non-poet, average person would feel about this topic. I for one (as a regular person) would fall on the side of indifference, and was a little unsettled at the hosts passionate vehemence toward the story’s subject. The host shouldn’t be such an integral part of the show, maybe a guest host would have been a good idea for this particular episode. The episodes are usually, (for lack of a better word) deeper than this. I hope Sarah Kay doesn’t inject herself, her bias, and her opinion so completely into the topic. Please just host the show, don’t let the show become about you. I think all of the other episodes have been great, and even moving at times. Thank you.

I feel lukewarm about this series. I've known Sarah Kay's work and think her poetry is beautiful and her performances compelling. She just doesn't do what a good host could do with these subjects. I find myself excited at various episodes, and then disappointed at how they're executed.

I loved the idea of this podcast, and tried listening to 4 episodes, because I really wanted to like it! But the transitions from the intro, middle of the show, and the end seemed really awkward, and making it hard to follow.

I LOVED the original season of this podcast and was so excited to see it was coming back. Unfortunately, I’m not a huge fan of the direction of the new season(s) / host. I had an extremely difficult time listening to the Ghost Writing episode because of such strong and clear opinions of the host… I’m not sure I’ll keep listening. The concept of being able to discuss controversial or topics that open the person being interviewed to potential backlash was only perpetuated by the host.