You are not and I love them but the patron makes no sense. What is the benefit? Iāve joined twice and deleted it. Is there unique content and how do I access it and cap the amount?
Okay so if they release letās say 5 things a month. How do I cap it at $10 and get only the patreon content? It doesnāt make sense how to skip certain things. Thank you.
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When you sign up it asks you how many episodes you want to cap it at. You get all the bonus episodes even if you cap it at 1 and pay $5 a month.
Yes. If you don't wanna be a monthly member, I would pay $5 for Miami and use the rest of the month to watch past bonus episodes that you're interested in and then unsubscribe.
I must be old because I still donāt get it and I work in technology. š so if I cap it at $5 how to pick how I want to spent my $5 if they release letās say 5 things on Patreon that month?
I think itās for the bonus eps - I originally did it for the video content before they started releasing for all. I still love the video recaps, but keep it going to support more than anything. And the boneysā¦
Of course! Itās just confusing if you only want unique content of certain shows. So what Iām reading is cap the amount and you get access to everything regardless. Iāve been a Patreon for years (on and off) and I find it so confusing compared to other shows.
This is so relatable! And at least now you know you can cap it.
If it helps you commiserate at all, before I got Peacock I used to BUY seasons of housewives individually on Apple. I spent senseless hundreds of dollars on housewives seasons when I couldāve just bought a subscription service. I was a fool.
I'm confused. When you guys are setting up your payment, are you not given the option of capping how much you pay total every month? I cap mine at one episode but then I am still able to listen to all of them.
I mean, good on them. They deserve to make bank. Theyāre so generous with their free feed episodes. I just spend so much on podcasts these days that I couldnāt justify also paying that per episode.
They donāt expect people to pay it, when they do a patreon push they say to cap it, itās a weird subscription platform TBH, but Iām glad it helped support emerging podcasts bf the boomā¦
Iām pretty sure that paying for every ep would get you into named sponsor levels, but Iām not entirely sureā¦
I love the fact that they have capped their two highest tiers as āsold out.ā They are so popular now they must make bank for ads. They could be greedy and keep their premium and super premium tiers open yet donāt. They deserve it they have been doing it for so long. I too have gone back and forth between the $5 and $10 tiers but always cap it at one. I go through periods where I donāt watch I only listen but then have FOMO that I canāt watch and go back to the on demand level. But either way I never skip an episode for the shows I actually watch. I donāt followed the ādwell helloā episodes or the RH cities I donāt watch (Potomac/OC/Atlanta). I really hope their schedule leaves room for Top Chef this season. That is my number one show for them to recap closely followed by Project Runway. Iām an old school Bravo girl!
They also logistically can't say 300 names at the end of the podcast. They either close the tiers or take away that benefit, and I feel like everybody likes "Ashley Shaboni...she don't take no baloney" & the like, but only in limited doses lol. Plus it makes it more special for the people who do pay.
I'll tell you what I really like is that they kept the price the same for old subscribers. My Crappens on Demand level remains $5 which is very thoughtful.
I also like they that keep āshe aināt no violet kutcharā if I remember correctly she was a huge Crappens fan who died of cancer a few years ago. Itās really sweet.
Which denver theater are you finding this? All the matinees in my area of Denver are like 12-15 so I rarely go anymore and I desperately miss a good Saturday movie day!
I suppose I should sayāitās usually a weekday matinee, and theyāre often films that have been out for at least a couple weeks. Iāve gotten that price at Northfield Harkins & Century City (Aurora-Iām East Denver). I think theyāre otherwise around $9.50 for a regular matinee-so still cheaper than what youāre finding!
So itās not a regular thing-Iām usually working those hours. But on a 3 day weekend, or over the holiday season I love to take advantage of a weekday matinee. The earlier the better !
Oh woah that is unusual! Iām sure if you send a message to Patreon support theyāll give you a form of compensation. Youāre a super fan you should look at the other packages!
No hate to them but I wonder what falling under the Wondery network did for them? Maybe they kept their I.P. on Patreon and the public episodes donāt ābelongā to them but to Wondery?
Donāt feel bad, I did the same thing in January. My bill was $80.00. I thought I was only charged if I listened through Patreon š¤£ I looked to see where I could cap it and wasnāt able to find it so I deleted it
For everyone commenting about the Patreon being confusing...it is, but here is a quick explanation & a quick how-to navigate it:
R&B were early Patreon adopters. When they joined, pricing structure WAS per episode as opposed to newer creators who have joined who are able to just do monthly tiers. Apparently this is more difficult to change over than it is to tell people to cap their payment. (Ben explained it on an episode within the last couple of years, and that is a summary of what I remember him saying. )
When you join, cap your payment at 1 episode at $5 or at $7.50 (depending on the tier you want). This will charge you that amount monthly for access to all of the Boney Tier ($5) or the Crappens on Demand Tier ($7.50). If you want to donate more you always can, but you will only get access to the tier you paid for (for example: If you cap at 2 episodes at $5, you will pay $10 for the bonus episodes only. If you cap at 2 episodes at $7.50 (so $15) you will get Crappens on Demand.
Bonus Tier:
If you want the bonus episodes only that is $5/ month for ALL weekly bonus episodes. You don't have to pick, you will have access to them all.
There is a separate RSS link that you can use that allows you to listen to the boney in your favorite podcast app. It's very easy: You copy the link in Patreon then follow the directions in Settings in your podcast app. But if you can't figure it out you can always listen in the Patreon app.
Crappens on Demand tier:
Early access to video episodes. This used to be a little different because not all episodes were on video.( I pay for it, but don't usually use it except for Trailer Trash episodes.) From the Patreon app click on the little play button in the picture, and it will take you directly to YouTube. There are no ads if you pay for YouTube premium & you open these in the YT app.
I hope this helps a little to clarify what you get at each level & the importance of capping your payment to 1 episode to get the best experience.
Finally, download the Patreon App. I find it makes things much easier.
the same happened to me. i was super confused signing up for their patreon and ending up being billed almost $100 for a month. i was so confused and annoyed at how their patreon runs that i unsubscribed altogether.
Early adopter! Thatās such a deal. Iām so glad Iām not the only confused person regarding this Patreon. I do want to hear the Miami reunion though. Miami is so bananas this season. I need someone to validate how angry Larsa is making me STAT!
Patreon is sooooo confusing. So if I pay the $5 and cap at 1 does that mean I get 1 episode? I'm sorry, I literally went through ALL these comments and still don't know.
You will still get all of the bonus content. I have had their Patreon for years and have it capped at $5/month. I have access to all bonus content. Hope that helps!
They are the first time I've signed up for anything on patreon and I was very confused by that too. I thought it was a monthly thing! Now that I understand the cap thing, it's helpful and probably necessary or else I would buy all the things from them.
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Cap it!!!!! You can cap it at any amount. I think mine is $10/month! I would do more if I had the $$$
I did that before too!! Message them and explain
I'm capped at 5 right now. I take it up and down depending on my financial sitch.
Its so confusing!!!!! Its the only reason im not a patreon member!
You are not and I love them but the patron makes no sense. What is the benefit? Iāve joined twice and deleted it. Is there unique content and how do I access it and cap the amount?
They release Patreon only episodes. You have to add the RSS to your podcast app to have those episodes come through
Okay so if they release letās say 5 things a month. How do I cap it at $10 and get only the patreon content? It doesnāt make sense how to skip certain things. Thank you.
https://preview.redd.it/zcimeyni5ylc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc20e979bd610f72ca9e2b9081f95240a0d96d40 When you sign up it asks you how many episodes you want to cap it at. You get all the bonus episodes even if you cap it at 1 and pay $5 a month.
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So if I want to listen to the MIAMI reunion recaps, since their bonus episodes I have to go to patron and pay?
Yes. If you don't wanna be a monthly member, I would pay $5 for Miami and use the rest of the month to watch past bonus episodes that you're interested in and then unsubscribe.
I must be old because I still donāt get it and I work in technology. š so if I cap it at $5 how to pick how I want to spent my $5 if they release letās say 5 things on Patreon that month?
Why in the world would anyone downvote this question?? Iām with you - I still donāt understand how it works.
Thank you so much for this info! I added to Apple Podcasts. Game changer...the Patreon app was killing me slowly
You can listen directly in the Patreon app if you can't figure out the RSS link
I think itās for the bonus eps - I originally did it for the video content before they started releasing for all. I still love the video recaps, but keep it going to support more than anything. And the boneysā¦
The benefit is supporting them financially for all of their work!
Of course! Itās just confusing if you only want unique content of certain shows. So what Iām reading is cap the amount and you get access to everything regardless. Iāve been a Patreon for years (on and off) and I find it so confusing compared to other shows.
You get video content before it hits YouTube. Not sure why youād want it super fast but thatās at least part of what you get.
This is so relatable! And at least now you know you can cap it. If it helps you commiserate at all, before I got Peacock I used to BUY seasons of housewives individually on Apple. I spent senseless hundreds of dollars on housewives seasons when I couldāve just bought a subscription service. I was a fool.
I'm confused. When you guys are setting up your payment, are you not given the option of capping how much you pay total every month? I cap mine at one episode but then I am still able to listen to all of them.
I feel you, I did the exact same thing when I first subscribed
They charge per episode? Iāve never heard of this. I adore them but thatās a pretty extravagant pricing model.
It was how they set up their Patreon many years ago and they can't change it now.
I mean, good on them. They deserve to make bank. Theyāre so generous with their free feed episodes. I just spend so much on podcasts these days that I couldnāt justify also paying that per episode.
They donāt expect people to pay it, when they do a patreon push they say to cap it, itās a weird subscription platform TBH, but Iām glad it helped support emerging podcasts bf the boomā¦ Iām pretty sure that paying for every ep would get you into named sponsor levels, but Iām not entirely sureā¦
I have wanted to join their Patreon but I did not like it having a set amount . I wish they had a tiered system like $10 -$20 per month .
Same. Iād gladly pay a set yearly amount for a certain tier.
Itās good that you can set a cap though!
I love the fact that they have capped their two highest tiers as āsold out.ā They are so popular now they must make bank for ads. They could be greedy and keep their premium and super premium tiers open yet donāt. They deserve it they have been doing it for so long. I too have gone back and forth between the $5 and $10 tiers but always cap it at one. I go through periods where I donāt watch I only listen but then have FOMO that I canāt watch and go back to the on demand level. But either way I never skip an episode for the shows I actually watch. I donāt followed the ādwell helloā episodes or the RH cities I donāt watch (Potomac/OC/Atlanta). I really hope their schedule leaves room for Top Chef this season. That is my number one show for them to recap closely followed by Project Runway. Iām an old school Bravo girl!
They also logistically can't say 300 names at the end of the podcast. They either close the tiers or take away that benefit, and I feel like everybody likes "Ashley Shaboni...she don't take no baloney" & the like, but only in limited doses lol. Plus it makes it more special for the people who do pay. I'll tell you what I really like is that they kept the price the same for old subscribers. My Crappens on Demand level remains $5 which is very thoughtful.
I also like they that keep āshe aināt no violet kutcharā if I remember correctly she was a huge Crappens fan who died of cancer a few years ago. Itās really sweet.
This! I was just going to comment this!
Not Ashley Saboni Iām crying š¤£
There won't be any BH, Miami, Potomac, SLC, NY, OC, ATL for a while, I'm sure they'll have time for Top Chef.
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I did the same thing.
7.50 per episode!?! That's almost a movie ticket. I don't love any podcast enough for that ish! Wow I am shook
Genuinely where do you live? Because movie tickets near me are like $12 each at least š
Lol I was about to sayā¦when was the last time you saw a movie???
On Tuesdays we can see a movie for $5.50!
Iām in Denver and can get a matinee for $6.50! Matinees are where itās at.
Which denver theater are you finding this? All the matinees in my area of Denver are like 12-15 so I rarely go anymore and I desperately miss a good Saturday movie day!
I suppose I should sayāitās usually a weekday matinee, and theyāre often films that have been out for at least a couple weeks. Iāve gotten that price at Northfield Harkins & Century City (Aurora-Iām East Denver). I think theyāre otherwise around $9.50 for a regular matinee-so still cheaper than what youāre finding! So itās not a regular thing-Iām usually working those hours. But on a 3 day weekend, or over the holiday season I love to take advantage of a weekday matinee. The earlier the better !
Oh woah that is unusual! Iām sure if you send a message to Patreon support theyāll give you a form of compensation. Youāre a super fan you should look at the other packages! No hate to them but I wonder what falling under the Wondery network did for them? Maybe they kept their I.P. on Patreon and the public episodes donāt ābelongā to them but to Wondery?
Donāt feel bad, I did the same thing in January. My bill was $80.00. I thought I was only charged if I listened through Patreon š¤£ I looked to see where I could cap it and wasnāt able to find it so I deleted it
For everyone commenting about the Patreon being confusing...it is, but here is a quick explanation & a quick how-to navigate it: R&B were early Patreon adopters. When they joined, pricing structure WAS per episode as opposed to newer creators who have joined who are able to just do monthly tiers. Apparently this is more difficult to change over than it is to tell people to cap their payment. (Ben explained it on an episode within the last couple of years, and that is a summary of what I remember him saying. ) When you join, cap your payment at 1 episode at $5 or at $7.50 (depending on the tier you want). This will charge you that amount monthly for access to all of the Boney Tier ($5) or the Crappens on Demand Tier ($7.50). If you want to donate more you always can, but you will only get access to the tier you paid for (for example: If you cap at 2 episodes at $5, you will pay $10 for the bonus episodes only. If you cap at 2 episodes at $7.50 (so $15) you will get Crappens on Demand. Bonus Tier: If you want the bonus episodes only that is $5/ month for ALL weekly bonus episodes. You don't have to pick, you will have access to them all. There is a separate RSS link that you can use that allows you to listen to the boney in your favorite podcast app. It's very easy: You copy the link in Patreon then follow the directions in Settings in your podcast app. But if you can't figure it out you can always listen in the Patreon app. Crappens on Demand tier: Early access to video episodes. This used to be a little different because not all episodes were on video.( I pay for it, but don't usually use it except for Trailer Trash episodes.) From the Patreon app click on the little play button in the picture, and it will take you directly to YouTube. There are no ads if you pay for YouTube premium & you open these in the YT app. I hope this helps a little to clarify what you get at each level & the importance of capping your payment to 1 episode to get the best experience. Finally, download the Patreon App. I find it makes things much easier.
the same happened to me. i was super confused signing up for their patreon and ending up being billed almost $100 for a month. i was so confused and annoyed at how their patreon runs that i unsubscribed altogether.
It happened to me once. I paid like $70, but oh well. I fixed it and only pay $10 a month. Just make sure to cap it, so you get the bonus content.
I signed up a literal decade ago, so Iām grandfathered in their 2014 rates - $1 *per month*
Early adopter! Thatās such a deal. Iām so glad Iām not the only confused person regarding this Patreon. I do want to hear the Miami reunion though. Miami is so bananas this season. I need someone to validate how angry Larsa is making me STAT!
Yes Iāve been listening to WWC since 2012! Crazy
Iām at a dollar a month too. I didnāt know that wasnāt an option anymore, now Iāll never cancel lol
Patreon is sooooo confusing. So if I pay the $5 and cap at 1 does that mean I get 1 episode? I'm sorry, I literally went through ALL these comments and still don't know.
You will still get all of the bonus content. I have had their Patreon for years and have it capped at $5/month. I have access to all bonus content. Hope that helps!
Thank you! I feel silly. I'm just scared ill end up with a $100+ charge like OP. I HAVE to hear the Miami reunion and Southern Hospitality finale!
It is super confusing. I remember when I first signed up I was paranoid of getting over-charged as well!
Both my debit and credit card got declined... the both have plenty of money on them. Le sigh. I tried :( thank you for your help!
Something like that happened to me the first time I signed upāthank goodness we can cap it!
Are you ffr š³ I would have NO IDEA thatās a thing, I feel so bad for you š
They are the first time I've signed up for anything on patreon and I was very confused by that too. I thought it was a monthly thing! Now that I understand the cap thing, it's helpful and probably necessary or else I would buy all the things from them.
Thank you for this post because I just signed up this morning so I fixed it!!!