Does Seth ever stop talking?

No, Ace's.

Isn't it summer in Bolivia right now?

Still wouldn't want to visit of course

I don't think he'll be able to hear Seth from Bolivia - problem solved!

Did I hear a request? -- Led Zeppelin

BPONE is a serious condition. Brian had a near fatal case.

Not sure “lost interest” is the best way to describe Ace’s exit but probably best not to re-enter that rabbit hole. 

I really enjoy Seth's stuff as well, but "concise" is about the last adjective I'd use to describe his writing. I will confess to skimming large parts of his "post-play" UFRs because they just get too long for my taste. (This is a "me" problem, not a Seth problem)

K.

Seth - That was a very nice reply to an absolute SHIT OP! Well done.

But did you have to ramble on?

/jk Too soon?

"...and Craig trying to figure out how to get his phone to stop ringing."

LOLOLOL

You don't change a thing Seth. We're all going to have differing opinions at some point. They're going to be people that suck in our fan base just like every single fan base. I use Google podcast and it's perfect.

Seth, I watched the YouTube live stream and you were fine today. A lot of these episodes at the end of the season and in the summer are awkward. I get the feeling that Brian isn't a fan of the round table segments when there isn't much to talk about. And, Craig on has so many Cazzie Russell stories...

Ignore OP Seth. if at times you "never stop talking" it's b/c you are filling he empty space. This is a good thing. You addition to the podcasts over the last couple years has been a great bonus. 

I would like to hear Brian more but he has streaks on not talking a whole lot. This has increased over the past couple years as he's been going through his stuff. But you shouldn't change imo

Through 2020 into 2021 I feel like you really came into your own on podcasts and roundtables. You add a lot to them. Don't let this blowhard get to you. Keep up the fantastic work.

This week's WTKA roundtable was awkward for lots of reasons. I listened on Apple Podcasts to the MGoBlog version with the commercial break included. I didn't have the benefit of video.

Ira sounded overwhelmed with multiple things to handle in Sam's absence.

Craig's phone ringing--even on a podcast, it was clear who was having the phone problems--was so on-brand it was hilarious, even if it was distracting.

Seth, if I were to give notes--from some limited experience in facilitating and participating in panel discussions--is to consider giving yourself a limit of just one key comment before ending on a hook for another panelist to comment. For example (making it up): "From what I saw, Michigan played soft coverage in the first half because they expected Purdue to try to get chunk yardage on plays to Charlie Jones and the tight end. When Purdue stuck to the quick release game, Michigan adjusted and played tighter coverage, which seemed to work. Is that what you saw, Brian?"

Seth, it's okay as a panelist for you to "throw" to another panelist to keep the conversation going. Ira or Sam won't mind if you do--that's helping them with their job. Craig does that for you and Brian sometimes, and it comes across on-air as showing a great deal of respect for your depth of knowledge, not a cop-out. That's a good thing.

If I were going to give notes for Brian, I would say this: many of the comments here reflect that Brian comes across as dismissive and negative about your comments, particularly but not exclusively on the roundtable, to the point that people wonder whether there is interpersonal friction between the two of you. Whether that's true or not, that dismissiveness is detracting from the product. Many sports broadcasters have made enjoyable and successful content out of disagreements--in fact, audiences tend to tune in to shows that foster conflict and argument. That's part of what sports "analyst" content is about--fostering entertaining debate. But dismissing an idea without engaging with it robs the audience of that debate and leaves the audience wanting, to the point that people begin wondering whether there is an interpersonal conflict between the panelists. If Brian is going to participate in these discussions, he needs to engage with the presentation and with you as a fellow panelist.