I listen to ATP as well, and I did end up joining their membership program. The author mentioned CGP Grey specifically, and Cortex, his podcast with Myke Hurley

I listen to ATP as well, and I did end up joining their membership program. The author mentioned CGP Grey specifically, and Cortex, his podcast with Myke Hurley on relay.fm recently announced a $5 membership. Upgrade, with Jason & Myke also announced the same $5 membership. So I see where the author is coming from. At the same time all 3 podcasts for now say that just by listening, it supports the podcast through the old channels. I do get a little of that FOMO, but I don’t feel any guilt for not paying.