Eh, I like Andrea being on the show. I agree with others that it would be nice if she elaborates on her opinions more, but she seems comfortable with the guys and it sounds as if they like having her around and it creates a light, fun atmosphere. They all have pretty good chemistry. Plus she's not afraid to laugh at off color jokes, and doesn't appear to get offended at Garnetts double entendres (which need work).
Is there a subtle, underlying sexual tension caused by the mere fact that she's a good looking female? Most likely, but I like that, keeps things a little edgy and entertaining, and that's why I listen to podcasts first, entertainment. We have two guys, Jeff and Garnett, who are very knowledgeable, that's good enough. And quite simply I like to hear a female voice.
If anything, Garnett should take lessons from Jeff Canatta on how to flirt. First, he's a fairly funny guy and makes her laugh a lot, and as we know chicks dig that. And second he knows how to tease her. A good example is when he was ribbing her for her Final Fantasy dislike. Girls like to be teased. Of course it doesn't hurt that Jeff is good looking.
Do gamers who listen hold her to a stricter standard because she's a women? Maybe. But let's not forget men are routinely skewered on this forum and treated with no mercy. They don't get a free pass either.
Brian Leahy was mercilessly ran out of town, the poor guy lol.
Girls don't like white knights. They use you, say thanks and discard you for the nearest bad boy