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“Excellent! The podcast completely enhances my viewing of the show. Ben is too hard on Lucienne!”
Quiet.1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/23
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“After hearing various hosts speak about A French Village during Covid, I have finally started watching the tv show and listening to the podcast. The podcast provides historical context, especially from Benjamin Wittes. Not sure why the podcast, starting in Season 3 is so difficult to access—I...”Read full review »
Hardcore library aficionado via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/23
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“Wow! I have no idea where this has been hiding, but it popped up with the Bulwark podcasts I’ve been listening to for a while now. This show is it ew, but I’m hooked so far. Sorry to hear further seasons are on another streaming source. Ugh.
Anyway, it’s super great to hear you two, each with...”Read full review »
PBGV4CSI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/23
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“I see a lot of the reviews were written about a year ago. As you can see, mine is current. To explain—I have been listening to the Bulwark podcast for a very long. I listen daily. Last week on that podcast Ben and Sarah mentioned A French Village. I immediately started watching. I can’t stop. I...”Read full review »
Hooked on the podcast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/23
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“I have to revise my original review, written after listening to just two episodes. This podcast is FANTASTIC. I now accept and even have great affection for Ben Wittes’s occasionally slightly mansplainy speech habits, because he actually knows ALL the things! Come for the clever banter, stay for...”Read full review »
Hypnotist Collector via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/22
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“In light of Ben’s recent light show exploits in front of the Russian embassy, I want to leave another comment. Please Google Ben, Ukraine, and Russia embassy if curious.
Was a little surprised to see the negative comments on the frequent analogy to the Trump administration. For those who are not...”Read full review »
THF Seattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/22
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“1. The television show is wonderful. Watch it.
2. There is no reason for this podcast to exist. It offers nothing more than a (to put it kindly) haphazard recap and pointless “what did YOU think” banter where about 40% of the content is Ben struggling to determine — mid-sentence — what his...”Read full review »
14BZH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/22
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“I made it through 4 seasons, but have had enough. My admiration for A French Village kept me going, but I’m done with the irritating commentary of both hosts. Ben’s uh-uh-uh speech impediment combined with Sarah’s mangling of French, also combined with their deficits in drama analysis &...”Read full review »
IBoomer8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/21
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“I’m listening to the interview with the French producer —after having listened to the entire podcast content. Thank you for this most welcome holiday gift! The French Village was breathtaking, and I thoroughly enjoyed the commentary on your podcast.
I have been wanting to voice one comment. In...”Read full review »
L.Zephyr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/21
“The highly respectable Ben Wittes- who leads a pack of wicked smart and educated woman in his Lawfare world- lends his coattails to a shallow parochial Sarah Longwell-she with a with a vile-adjacent professional CV-and gets punked in the process. Ben is watching for first time and contributing...”Read full review »
Thaddeus Stevens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/21
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“Great podcast and great show!! Sarah in particular, thanks for having introduced us to this terrific show back in late 2020. It was great revisiting all the episodes through yours and Ben's excellent podcasts. One quibble, about Lucienne -- an observation both of you missed, for good reason,...”Read full review »
Likes alarms that work 100% via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/21
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“Excellent podcast with thoughtful and insightful analysis. Thank you Ben and Sarah, it was a great ride.”
Altapasa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/21
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“I totally agree with you that this is an annoying and bizarre plot twist. However, it does serve a purpose in showing that Lucienne never finds a fulfilling love relationship. Her crush of a priest shows her desperation, emptiness, and disconnection from reality. All of her terrible life choices...”Read full review »
Storlietelling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/21
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“Rich in background history and funny to hear all of Ben’s trolling of JVL.”
DanielLeal89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/21
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“Even when I’m behind on the episodes, I’m happy to have their insights”
Irene1960 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/21
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“I always love Sarah and Ben! I enjoyed hearing Rebecca Frankel on the podcast. I had her book on my “to be read” list even before I knew she was Sarah’s best friend. Can’t wait to get to it.”
Mplimi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/21
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“What a wonderful series, and podcast is outstanding. Ben snd Sarah are a perfect team for this”
mayakittiekat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/21
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“Thank you Sarah for this amazing podcast!!! I started watching A French Village and this podcast is the perfect accompaniment. Love Sarah on The Bulwark+ podcasts and love seeing a different side of her. Ben Wittes brings so much context to each episode. Perfect partner for this! I am obsessed!!!”
GabrielaMaria via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/21
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“Helps keep me sane.”
jsirrs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/21
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“I lasso love the actor plaiting Mueller. You mention Kenneth Brannaugh. He was excellent as a Nazi in "Conspiracy." A great movie! Not as good a role a Mueller and the actor is fabulous.”Read full review »
Jules Beriot!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/21
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“Currently on episode 6 of the first season. Podcast timing is perfect. 2 episodes per podcast appears reasonable at this time. Perhaps as series goes along the number of episodes per podcast might need to be adjusted depending on content of a given episode. Looking forward to next...”Read full review »
Law Layman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/21
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“No new episodes for two weeks. Silence”
mckemper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/21
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“. . .stay for the butchery of the French language.
Enjoyable and informative podcast about an enormously entertaining and (dare I say) important series about people with all their flaws and complexity confronting evil and all its demands and constant testing of values, morals, ethics.
While...”Read full review »
Capitaine Carotte via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/21
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“I love this Podcast! Reliving A French Village with Ben and Sarah is a highlight of my podcast listening! Their insights are on target and insightful. Please continue for all the season!”
Boncove via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/21
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“How can we not hear about all the episodes?”
not Jemele's fboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/21
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“I only heard about the show from Sarah’s recommendation, but love it. I tried to pace myself and only watch 2 episodes a week but alas, it couldn’t be done! Love the show and look forward to the podcast every week as a Friday afternoon treat.”
Buffy Bossypants via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/21
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“I started watching A French Village listening because I heard about it on in lieu of fun. I am enjoying the television show and learning a ton about WWII from the podcast.”
Podcast fan 12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/21
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“I loved watching the series and am enjoying listening to your podcast! I hope u can continue to have all seasons on. Merci beaucoup!”
junique r via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/21
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“I loved the show so much and was thrilled when your pod came out- my Fridays come to a stop so I can listen. Bens historical context and Longwell’s takes on character’s motivations are not just interesting but like being in a great book club.
This great series deserves such a good pod and you...”Read full review »
Zhooly 66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/21
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“It's the perfect companion to the TV show; provides great context, historical background and different points of view on the characters. Keep the episodes coming. #FreeSeasonThree”Read full review »
flsiadjflasijdfolasijfdolasijf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/21
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“I committed to this journey of all 7 seasons. Please don’t abandon me.”
Lurlie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/21
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“My husband and I have really enjoyed both the show and podcast! Entertains us, makes us think, and we learn so much about the time period. Looking forward to listening to more episodes!”
nocturnallie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/21
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“Love the series and the podcast- thanks Sarah for starting it and please Bulwark renew for season 3😊”
shugkk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/21
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“French Village and this podcast are so compelling, especially in this time. Sarah and Ben’s conversations are intelligent and relevant. They also have humor and humanity. I hope the podcast series continues. There is so much more to come from the television series. Thank you for this podcast!”
Dgmenashe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/21
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“I thoroughly enjoy your interpretation of each episode of A French Village and would be tres desole if you don’t return for Saison Trois.”
Lisa in Arizona via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/21
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“My husband and I love hearing the recap and different perspectives on each episode. Plus, the historical context really helps.”
oberlin4149 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/21
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“Stop worrying about pronunciations. Can’t believe you haven’t brought the Vichy past of Francois Mitterrand though. Hope I get to hear another episode!”
pacos1999 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/24/21
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“Thank you for this podcast! I would never have the patience to watch all 84 episodes with subtitles...”
Call me Josie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/21
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“Who knew that I’d be immediately pulled so far into the French Village vortex that I would find a podcast analyzing every episode enjoyable? Well, Nazis. So evil. So despicable. So devious. And they speak French. Ben and Sarah strike exactly the right tone, and Ben’s historical and cultural...”Read full review »
TommieT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/21
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“This podcast, with Sarah and Ben hosting, is connected enough to the present day to provide for my education; it is removed enough from the present day to allow of my enjoyment.
I don't watch the source show, and thus find myself in the position of wanting to know how the story ends. So...”Read full review »
ds888 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/23/21
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