I just think he's bossy.
Again, this is what a producer needs to do in some situations. A producer IS the boss, and is in charge of the recording session. Sometimes, you have to kick someone's ass, otherwise the part will not get done, or not get done well. It depends, 'cause everyone requires a different approach.
It's the opposite of what one would think, but sometimes, you must take someone's comfort zone away in order to get that magic onto the track.
In some cases, it's a matter of complacency and indifference on the artist's part. Other times, pissing them off yields the best take. Still others, being the "coach" does it.
SJ knows what to do, and consequently, he is successful as a producer.
Also, keep in mind that things going well in the studio do not necessarily make interesting video.
The mixing of an album can be the trickiest part, and can take the longest.
Dunno about 52 weeks! Does anyone know how long the last album did take to mix?
Dan/NS