I'm not on here vocally as much as I used to be, or in the main threads much, but I do try to break away from work/college/fam to read comments.

I like the idea of an earlier than free release. If I were moving in the opposite direction because of my job around the time of the finale, I'd put forth a huge effort to get out and see it in person. But, since I must go to the east coast, I'd be willing to plop down 10 bucks for access to it before it's released through normal podcast feeds.

I think that's the biggest thing I'm trying to say: (taking a page from Bobby Kotick) "premium" access a week or so early, but not on the night of the live event.