I also started rewatching a few show episodes depending on how the conversation went in the podcast episode and it also didn't ruin my experience at all! I think it enriched it quite a bit knowing what was happening behind the scenes and how much they fought for or against certain things happening. Although I do agree on being uncomfortable with rewatching certain moments while knowing it wasn't something they wanted it to happen :/

They never said fans should hate the show.

Right?? It's obvious how much love they have for it despite everything and they're very much aware of how much it means to people.

LOL SAME! We were all robbed.