You may want to check your left/right connections if the description is accurate.
You said vocals start and end with Rode mic panned left.
However here the vocals start/end on right side.

When I first read it I thought the SM57 was on the right side .. but then I read the order of vocals for L/R. Something is not hooked up right. Either here or there.

First vocal (MR weather man) starts on right side here.

May explain ROG's confusion.
SM57 did a fine job never the less. Rode may need a little more preamp to appreciate it. As mentioned above by someone else, the 57 seems to be a little hotter, judging from the sound.
just MHO

I hear the little things like consonants better on the Rodes (to be expected) but since the 57 appears hotter it sounds very live and responsive.
Weird how one comparison like this can really blur the lines.

I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
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