Yeah that cooling stage is brutal lol. I finally got mine to work by slowing the whole kiln way down after the final temp, like leaving it shut for 12 extra hours. Using witness cones to track the actual cool-down rate helped me spot the problem.

Totally get that frustration. Glue turns a simple swap into a risky operation that eats up time. It really does feel like they're working against the repair people on purpose.

Honestly, when you say how different can it really be, I mean it's huge because scripted stuff feels so safe and polished. With unscripted talks, you get those awkward pauses or random laughs that make it actually human, you know? Maybe it's just me but that messiness is what makes it real, like you're just overhearing a chat. Plus, in a scripted show, everyone sticks to the plan so you never get those off the cuff moments that can change the whole vibe. Once you notice that, it's hard to go back to something that feels so set up all the time.