I’ve also noticed H&I has started using a time compression algorithm to speed up parts without dialogue by removing frames per second from the show. They don’t sound like it’s sped up or on helium, but they move in a herky jerky motion at times, which is indicative of frame removal (film typically runs at 24 frames per second).

I didn’t notice this as much on earlier season shows.

The H&I episodes run about 46 minutes, meaning they either cut and/or compress about 3-5 minutes per show.