Seemed quicker than that listed 25 minutes. Same as some other posters - bought books, no accessories. (Well, no adventure books - I don't DM them, and DMs I'm a player in do, so it's better if I don't pick them up.) I don't listen to podcasts.
I was laughing if they asked me if I used DnDBeyond or Youtube to make my first character after telling them I played since Original / Basic. (Red Box Basic to be specific, though my first DM.) Same for those as convincing me to buy the game.
I wonder what they'll get of my freeforrm text for "Would you recommend D&D". Basically it's a great edition, but also it has the brand recognition to get people into RPGs in general instead of pitching another system like Fate Core. Basically, D&D as a gateway.