I really liked the idea of this challenge, although I thought giving them just 30 minutes was a little rough.
I thought LHR handled the challenge the best, given what they do and the time constraints, although I do wonder if perhaps they had this sketch in their back pockets already. None-the-less, I did laugh and it did come off as well produced as their other segments.
I agreed with the judges assessment of Little Dum Dum on how they could have progressed within the 5 minutes, rather than just staying on the trick element of the challenge. However, Tommy and Karl are truly funny guys, and made me laugh as usual. I love the Earwolf Challenge simply for making me aware of their podcast.
What a shocker, Totally Laime talked about sex. Apparently, the least important questions are all about sex. Elizabeth is charming, but this podcast is completely one note. I downloaded about six episodes, and then realized that they were basically all the same. They use sex questions as a crutch, which generally reveals a lack true talent for interviewing (It reminds me of improv, when one cast member will revert to drugs or violence for a joke). I'm disappointed in the judges assessments, but if they never heard the show before I can see why they would be enamored with Elizabeth (although they don't need to listen any further, having gotten the gist of their entire interviewing arsenal).
From the judges comments, it sounds like LHR is out the door. Too bad. But I'll keep rooting for Little Dum Dum.