The Soul provide a breath of fresh air, but we’re not ready to hit the panic button on Roots’ season just yet. There is some disagreement about whether we’ll see Dom Dwyer any time soon, though.

We discuss the managerial change, whether any other personnel changes might be in the offing, and the current reasons for real optimism (the Dom Dwyer signing, and positive momentum on the Malibu Lot). Peter mispronounces “maelstrom.”