[phist_mcgee]

As another commenter on HN said yesterday, sell people what they want, but give them what they need.

If it's abroad in Japan, I would say he's found a great way to hit mass appeal but still maintain his authentic and snarky takes on the country.

If it's Paolo from Tokyo, I'd say he's defensively changed over the years and has become much more focused on clicks over real substance.

If it's neither of them, then still give those two channels a watch, especially the stuff from several years ago.