Authored by: brucecordell on Wednesday, October 11 2006 @ 03:35 PM CDT

As an 'old time' Audible listener to YML who just today discovered you're
availability as a podcast (yeah, I'm slow), I'm particularly sad to read J Curtis will
no longer be part of the program. Ever consdier having J Skype into the
recording session as Leo Laporte makes available for many people on his
various netcasts? Anyway, good luck in CT.

Authored by: Loren on Thursday, October 12 2006 @ 11:57 AM CDT

I said YML will get worse, and here is why.

J is good.

That was easy.

Seriously, he adds a lot to the show, both with his skills and his personality.

That is not to say that the show will be bad without him. It's not a black and
white world. The show will still be good, just not as good at first.

I'd guess that the show will go down to about 90% of it's current quality.

I also think that's temporary. The show is constantly growing and changing. It
won't take long before the show in it's new formation will be just as good as it
it now (though different).

Anyway, that's just my guess. I could be completely wrong.

Loren

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Authored by: naa_vurayav on Friday, October 13 2006 @ 04:34 PM CDT

I voted that you would get better. I think that I mean that the show will
continue to improve, as it has consistently over the years. None of the
changes that I've seen the show go through were detrimental in the long run,
though like many, I will confess to having feared some of the changes at first.

I think that j. curtis does bring a lot to the show and that he will be missed.

However, as you point out, you're going to be lots closer to New York City and
you'll be in David Pogue's circle, and I am very interested to see how that will
add to the show.

Good luck in your future endeavors!

Susan

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Charlie Brown

Authored by: pbGuy on Saturday, October 14 2006 @ 11:22 AM CDT

IMHO, YML's chemistry of Shawn, Lisa, & J together has become the gold standard for fun, interesting, and informative listening. When J, or Lisa, is not present, the show's chemistry just isn't as good as when all 3 are interacting with their different and yet, complimentary personalities. This is simply a reflection of the great chemistry YML has when all the 3 amigos are present. ...Shawn, you've got to keep J regularly involved.