I think the volume always get missed in this “debate”. A lot of said podcasts talk of two 5-6 hour rides at the weekend. I get one, 4-5 hours if I’m lucky!
fwiw I haven’t had issue with the 3 intense workouts when time allowed. I’ve selected Masters as it works with my home/ work balance better, and to see what results it gives.
Actually, if I sacrificed my weekend social spin, I would easily cope with 3 intense workouts thinking about it. And weeks that other commitments mean I can only do a turbo, I most likely will use train now instead of the long endurance tbh.