Episode 214 – The Gift of the Sniffling Magi

By | August 25, 2014

tissue box photoGuru and Jere attempt to equalize.

Show Notes

  • Feedback
    • “I just wanted to say that your Microphones are way too sensitive and the guy who is CONSTANTLY sniffling makes your show unlistenable. Seriously every few seconds there is this loud screaching sniffling sound. It is seriously one of the most rude and obnoxious sounds to listen to on a podcast. I have never listened to any Podcast, proffesional radio broadcast or TV news program where someone is sniffling every 10 seconds. I have to turn off your podcast to the point where I can’t take it anymore. Believe me when I say that other people feel the same way about this podcast. Not only do I hear the constantly screaching sound of the sniffling but I hear other pops and other annoying sounds which is distracting and takes away from the focus of your show. Get some kleenex or take an allergy pill. My goodness avid but annoyed listener”
    • Still love your show, especially the interaction between you two. Seems like sometime in last few months the equalization of your voices has gone way out of wack. Jere’s volume is way too loud when I have it loud enough to just barely hear Guru. Help
    • Please, please, please, do something to balance the volume between Jere and guru on the podcast. Jere is so loud I have to turn down the volume so the speakers aren’t blaring. But then I can’t hear guru because he talks much softer. It’s very annoying!
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Photo by Brian Reid Furniture

Photo by Brian Reid Furniture