Start operating like a business. Everyone’s time is valuable and if time is being wasted then there needs to be compensation. This goes for creators of all magnitudes.
Commentators start working out a waiver/contract/agreement with these shows or anyone who is looking to you for commentary. Document that there will be fees in place for your time and in events where your commentary is scrapped after being turned in that another fee is required.
Currently looking for someone in the caw space that can help with a stage design and a new brand image (avoiding the actual term so we don’t get swarmed with bots)