It's good, but man he is pompous. Every question anyone asks is answered some form of "your question is stupid"

It was really good through the pandemic and then he got a bit caught up in discussing politics, when I was just there for the quantum physics. (Was around the time after he picked up his new physics/philosophy position and moved towns)

He was very influential in pushing me to favour Many Worlds over Copenhagen, and his interviews with people like David Deutsch were gold. Might have to check out what he's doing these days.

I've never once gotten that impression from him

Are you confusing Caroll with someone else? I've listened to many of his podcasts and talks. Never heard hims say anything like that.