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“Incredible insights and superb production, explained in an easy way to follow but still providing lots of detail. Congrats!”
Álex Escudero via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“What a fascinating journey to better understanding the
Russian perspective. I am thrilled I happened upon this helpful podcast, and have already shared it with several friends.”
mamioso via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/24
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“Really interesting”
Eliza 4516 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
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“Unexpected true representation of a Russian mentality behind internal and world politics. This is something I have always tried to explain to my foreign friends. Russia has a mentality, politics is not a “career field” for Putin. Its a tribal thing. And the world needs to treat it as such.”
Vic8429 via Apple Podcasts ·
Estonia ·
02/07/24
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“I’m not necessarily deeply into history, World War II, or even Russia but this podcast was riveting for me regardless. I listened to the first round of episodes and then started it over immediately, which I have never done with a podcast. Incredible work, very educational, thank you to the team...”Read full review »
brookeeecookie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/24
“Although some interesting context and ideas are present, the series lacks any testimony from anyone who knows Putin and falls in love with its own characterisation and ‘dvor ’ obsession. Feels like it Underestimates him. More interesting would be comparing the similarities between Russian and US...”Read full review »
Chammyhurst via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/05/24
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“When is the next episode?”
Schellenger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“Please finish the show!”
jacquesmerde via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“I was really looking forward to learning more about the polarising figure that runs the worlds biggest country. His unsuspecting rise from poverty to one of the worlds most powerful men.
It started out well in the first episode, setting the stage. Explaining the environment his parents lived in...”Read full review »
vgftdsrryuvj via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/02/24
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“10/10. This was a superb listen!
I’ve recently subscribed to Puck after discovering a few long-form interviews with Julia Ioffe. I am really impressed by her knowledge and ability to articulate, break-down, and analyse, complex, nuanced topics. I only wish I had found this podcast sooner! I...”Read full review »
Jacsta1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/25/23
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chaaachi via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/21/23
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“Thank you!”
tcarb1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/15/23
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Jfkkduu2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
12/10/23
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“Good start, quite biased toward the end and ignores a lot of information if it makes the West look bad. Great production quality tho.”
Critical-creator via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/04/23
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“But is it over? There is nothing on Google about Season 2. I’d hate to learn it is over.”
LoganDylan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/23
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“When is the next episode?”
Heisenberg254 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/23
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“Julia Ioffe is a wonderful journalist to listen to. Her Frontline interviews and this podcast are very engaging.”
SsW277 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
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“Quite the story: How a ‘dvor’ street urchin became the biggest gang boss of them all.”
Bide your time via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
11/16/23
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“Illuminating and terrifying. Simply wonderful!”
Katjojo5679 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
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“Absolutely stunning podcast covering a fundamental gap in the way most Americans understand the world today. This is one of the best podcasts I’ve listened to. Thank you for creating it.”
heidi_spidey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
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“The way they explain it is very well I would definitely recommend.”
KarlisSoKool via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
“This is probably my favorite new podcast this year. Amazing if you like history and intrigued about Russia. Only complaint is that new episodes only drop every 7-10 days or so, so once I got into it I have to wait a while before the next chapter.”
madagascarpenguins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/23
“I absolutely love this podcast. I love the journalists and the way she tells the story. It’s very well put together and very informative. I do not know much about Russia and their military.
The only thing I did not like was that the story just abruptly ended. It was like I was hooked and...”Read full review »
MamaJadeo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“I really want to love this show. But why is it only half episodes? I’ve listened to two, but both cut off mid sentence.”
NewMominATL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“Such a great, podcast, very smartly written and delivered.”
Threestarmom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/23
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“This was very informative and interesting! Julia I is just exceptional…I will listen to whatever she puts out because I know it will be darn good!”
tinkerbae via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/23
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“I was surprised how quickly I was sucked into this one. Very well done podcast and always looking for the next episode.”
Cmwords1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“If you want to listen to figure out who Vladimir Putin is and what drives him, listen to this one”
Merethe67 via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
10/25/23
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“You must have a daily podcast, if you’re too busy, then weekly. I love your voice and your opinion. I’m sure you have plenty to say.”
Moochellekay14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“If you want to understand Putin and Russia, Julia Ioffe is the person with the insight and engaging style to bring it home. This podcast is no different.”
mik1634 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/20/23
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“Interesting and informative biography about a major world figure of our time.”
Gena Re via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/23
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“This is great.”
TaraBaccus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/23
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“Listened to the first three episodes and they were terrific. Julia Ioffe is a superb storyteller and I look forward to more of her work.”
Mike, Austin TX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/23
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“Seems to be more about Julia’s family, at least at first. Id prefer a straight narrative without the all the music and sound effects. Some good insights into Putin and his background once they finally get to it.”
TranceFonik949 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/14/23
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“Well done”
Annieisokaymmkay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“Excellent storytelling. I am learning so much about how Russian history influences this moment and this man.”
Wispy Smiles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“A reminder of how an individual story can drive history and help us to understand where and why we are, where we are today. Great job.”
JuanSG123244 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/23
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“Very informative and Julia Ioffe is great to listen to.”
Yaditexas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
“Rather concerned by the ‘About the podcast’ part: Being a russian I feel sad seeing how even the liberal people approach western values and demand from western people ‘some sort of understanding and thorough analysis’ of everything that happens in my homeland.now it is a study of young Putin’s...”Read full review »
KatyaMcG2023 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/09/23
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“Запишите подкаст про то Колина самом деле управляет миром, президенты просто актеры жирные или худые но ничего сами не принимающие , а просто болтают и устраивают конференции, пока миром правят те кто создают процессы”
Князь Олег 116 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
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“Extremely well done and evocative.”
Loops511 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/23
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“Fascinating and absorbing… I look forward to hearing more.”
Bill Kates via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/23
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“Fantastic subtle work. Thank you”
Powellmh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/23
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“One episode in and I’m hooked! It is providing important context to events that I was unaware of as a non-Russian/non-Soviet. Being aware of these details seems critical to understanding current events and is presented in a very accessible way. You don’t get this kind of background from regional...”Read full review »
Noladramamama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/23
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“This podcast is quite insightful about the contemporary world that Putin grew up in. But the story arc should actually begin well before WWII and address Russian feudalism and how it shaped societal mindsets up to and after the Revolution.
What many in the “West” often can’t appreciate is the...”Read full review »
GhostofHerodotus via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/05/23
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“Great backstory that changes the main story. Excited for more episodes!”
GKG2018 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/23
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“Insightful and with excellent historical analysis by one of the best American journalists on Russia and its invasion of Ukraine”
Ant 2007 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/05/23
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