I agree with Lenox also, it’s a good podcast and doesn’t need Connoly.
He doesn't need anyone, but quality productions usually cost a little bit. It can be extremely beneficial to have a backer
I know nothing for sure but I would assume the production is paying him to do the podcast and they then want to cash in on advertising. Without production they’d be getting paid themselves so as long as they can be bothered to go out and seek advertisers themselves they can do fine.
