The biggest part of the disconnect is that I'm still getting used to hearing myself through the headphones. I find myself very distracted by my own voice coming back at me a half-second later. It's something I need to get used to, though, so I ask some indulgence on that front.

I've not heard that my audio is as bad as that. I knew we were taking a quality hit, but I'll have to look into it. If it's that bad, I'll talk with SMP Mike about that. It could be that he can adjust things on the production end but if that's not sufficient, then we'll have to end the live experiment.

… while I'm sure "The Deliver … LIVE!" is an awesome experience for you and those who are watching live, it's a tad challenging for those of us who catch the podcast to listen to. The audio on the host is less than poor while the audio on the guest is normal; I find myself constantly adjusting the volume to actually hear the show. And there feels like a bit of a disconnect between you and your guest (as you split your time between interacting with the chat room and with your guest).

I know you like this new format, you're having a good time with it, and you want to run with it. But is there any way you can make it a better experience for those of us who are only getting one part of the package?