What 'Spaw said up there goes for me too. I can well understand Max wanting to take a break from broadcasting; however, I hope like hell it's just a temporary rest that will let him catch his breath and refuel for more shows later on.

The Mudcat Radio is the only way for many 'Catters to share their music with (literally) the world, and also lets us hear artists we might never be exposed to otherwise. And being able to 'see' Max, Marymac, bert, Pene, and all the 'Catters who have passed through Mudcat Central, has made this place much more 'real' to me. It's an integral part of this place, albeit a major pain in the arse for dear Max and his elves. I'd hate to see it go, but Max has to think of himself and what 'floats his boat'.

Max, take a break and get 're-wired' with your fantastic creative energy and come back with an even better (if that's possible) Mudcat Radio II.

We love ya man, Áine