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“Just pretend there’s is t anything past season 2.
If you pretend Micheal Lewis died after that it makes everything before still acceptable.
Still cannot believe how incredibly dumb this forced push into SBF is.
1 star for whatever credit is deserved for season 1 and 2.
Now if only I could...”Read full review »
Justwool via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“Lewis being conned is really the best case scenario, because it’s more likely “host of podcast sympathizes terrible criminal for podcast listens.””
Josh from Spoilers! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“I’ve lost a lot of respect for Michael Lewis as a consequence of his seemingly deep sympathy for SBF. SBF is an arrogant, narcissist criminal who deserves every day he serves.”
rand0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
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“Bankman-Fried’s favorite philsophy, Utilitarianism, is featured a little bit in “Hard Times,” by Dickens … and includes
a word of warning from Dickens to utilitarians!:”Utilitarian economists … the poor you will have always with you. Cultivate in them, while there is yet time, the utmost graces...”Read full review »
Gradgrind X via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“This is a compelling story and very well told. Five stars on this one.”
Vr&a via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
“That he immediately pushes back and interjects against anyone who thinks differently than him.”
jneuhauser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/24
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“Gave this season a shot. Hard to listen to.”
ulyfv35 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/24
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“Michael Lewis is terrific. Probably my favorite writer and podcaster. That said, Gladwell has ruined all Pushkin pods by caring only about ad money. Years ago, the Pushkin pods were spectacular. Making money is great, but focusing solely on short-term profits is deplorable. On a recent 11...”Read full review »
Mauiguy1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“GREAT JOB!
YOU ALL ARE DOING AMAZING WORK!”
auty home via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
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“Only bummed I didn’t discover this sooner. Big Pushkin fan and even bigger M. Lewis fan. Absolutely loved the BTS and real life interviews and insights of such a game changing book. Didn’t know Liars Poker was such a big deal. I, too left a life of Wall Street for something else.”
JT Akers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/24
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“I once loved this podcast. Michael Lewis and the team did a great job for three seasons. This fourth however is pretty much unlistenable. A decent portion of the blame falls on the new reporter whose voice is a challenge and writing weak, but also the overall composition of the whole season feels...”Read full review »
Callahansfeedstore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
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“Ms Kott has a voice that I find intolerable - I simply cannot listen to her.”
GracieEsq via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
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“I love the SBF season, Lydia J Cott is a star!”
DL3222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
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“I get that this is a business and you need to raise revenue, but this was ridiculous. After all, you’re already saving money by having your fourteen year old baby-sitter act as the court reporter.
Love the writer, but this season was not good.”
buddhatim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/24
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“This is so oddly pro Sam Bankman, non stop downplaying and justifying his crimes. “The money was just not where it was supposed to be” and calling Sam a genius?
Not sure how you are all drinking that kool aid unless this is Lewis’s attempt at avoiding culpability for hanging out with Sam as he...”Read full review »
Pya3g via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“The high pitch of the main interviewer made this podcast painful to listen to. And Michael Lewis barely features. Disappointed.”
KNGaskin via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/08/24
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“Very disappointed with the judging Sam season. Stopped listening after three episodes. The reporting was lazy and amateur and making distasteful jokes. Lost all interest and credibility making comments about the defendant’s hair cut, not being able to answer a simple question like why are...”Read full review »
KasperInOrbit via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/06/24
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“Book was fascinating storytelling as always. The trial series is the perfect sequel. We know what Michael Lewis is capable of, but how about that Lydia. Definitely not out of central casting for a talking head, which is refreshing. In addition, she is intelligent and sounds so sweet and innocent...”Read full review »
Robon180 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“This season featured the impulsive reactions of four, five, six? people to the federal criminal trial proceedings in a highly publicized case. I’m not sure why this was turned into a podcast; I’d venture to guess that it was for ratings, primarily. But it was rushed, not well understood by anyone...”Read full review »
Arns19 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/23
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“This podcast really tarnishes a great writer I’ve long enjoyed. Michael Lewis seems unable to recognize Sam Bankman Fried is both not a genius and little more than a scam artist. This podcast comes off very very poorly.”
Cohasset Pod Man via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/23
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“No one listens to The Rules with Michael Lewis to hear LJ talk about her experiences in the courtroom. More SBF, more Michael Lewis, less LJ please”
Sank transform via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/02/23
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“I really wanted to listen to this podcast. I am interested in the trial and the subject matter. But I find Lydia’s voice is very difficult to listen to. Apologies, Lydia.”
VictoriaGT14 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/27/23
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“This review is specifically about Season 4, Judging Sam. It’s unfortunate that Lidia Jean is only credited as “court reporter” because honestly she did a fantastic job covering the trial, conveying both the facts but also the sentiment and nuance of the proceedings. They should have just made her...”Read full review »
Three ducks in a trench coat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/23
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“I’ve listened to thousands of hours worth of podcasts, and Lidia Jean Kott’s talent for asking the most amazing questions is incredible. She not only asks what I wish she did, she also asks what I wish I had thought of asking. Her instincts as a reporter are so good, Michael Lewis is lucky to...”Read full review »
MexicanRodrigo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/23
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“Hard to find the actual show amongst all the ads.”
thoughtsfrombelmont via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“This podcast is fantastic. Lidia Jean Kott is a national treasure. Protect her at all costs.”
maralikesthedog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
“Oh I think people are being very unfair to Lydia due to her voice when in reality she’s actually excellent, knows the case very well and gives very good recaps. The issue I have is how ridiculous Michael Lewis comes across as almost a Sam apologist. It’s actually embarrassing to hear Lewis...”Read full review »
Bojado72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
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“Borderline unlistenable. Without the first person singular pronoun these people couldn’t compose a sentence.
It’s a real trick to start with a complex fascinating story and leave the listener bored.
And the ads! Interminable. I’ll never buy anything advertised on this podcast. If Pushkin...”Read full review »
Hurt-dance via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
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“Worst podcast ever. Michael, stick to writing books. Bonus episode on financial planning was an embarrassment. You seem to have thing for career woman, usually intelligent of a certain age who really are not suited for communicating in podcast. You’ve made plenty of money, and will make more....”Read full review »
Beavis67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/23
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“Interesting content but impossible to get through & enjoy with “LJ” as a major host. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a worse voice on a podcast. She’s uneducated & juvenile on top of it. I agree with another commenter that she treats the trial like a HS field trip. If she’s a journalist...”Read full review »
court1413 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/23
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“The host’s childish voice makes this podcast unlistenable. She needs some voice training.”
Curious Sam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/23
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“Late to the party and only started this pod a few days ago. Overall I find it engaging and informative on a subject I haven’t had a chance to learn much about - Sam’s story. My only criticism is- sorry!- using Lidia to report; her voice and mannerisms convey a lack of confidence and the...”Read full review »
SF Lupa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/23
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“I was surprised to see first comment praising narrator’s fresh enthusiastic voice. I guess I am stale and dull, but I have trouble getting past the voice to get to the meaning. The story is interesting though.”
Sapdoug via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/23
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“Lewis isn’t a big part of the podcast, but when he *is* on he comes across as slightly arrogant and as an SBF apologist. To hear him say SBF’s parents don’t deserve this and he hopes that the press/law leave them alone is 🤯. SBF wasn’t created/enabled in a vacuum. Not that they should go to jail,...”Read full review »
Bookgasm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/23
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“There are some solid pieces of analysis, here, however, it’s hard to get past Michael Lewis, worshiping Sam Bankman-Fried. He’s completely blind to some of the wrongdoings, including his parents. Felt very biased.”
MeganAnn1978 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
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“Where is your full response and reaction to the verdict? Don’t leave us hanging.”
REI Cliff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“Michael Lewis is great but regrettably absent from most of this podcast. The problem is the host. If someone can be said to have a voice made for sign language she does. Horrible.”
Bill, Just Bill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“…has the right voice for a podcast. Lydia Jean’s voice is like nails on a chalkboard. Cringe worthy.”
B Frie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/23
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“Poor audio quality. Not much analysis or insight. Michael Lewis was on book tour and so others filled in.”
LynnieAllwell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/23
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“Had lots of potential but came off quite amateur. LJK is not an expert but gets a lot of the air time talking about her first visit to the outside of a prison just to “see how far” she could get and her impressions of her first court case. Really not much coverage of the proceedings from an...”Read full review »
KR1313 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/05/23
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“SBF trial covered by Michael Lewis and an acolyte. Lewis is still in awe of his subject and there is no breaking him out of his spell. Lewis and host never take what SBF was accused of a serious or consequential matter. It’s all about moves, theory, explanation…”
AATX1228 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/23
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“This podcast drives me nuts. The actual info on the SBF trial is so interesting and I love those parts. But it feels like it’s half ads, and the reporters voice is so juvenile and up talking it makes it very hard to listen, especially in taped phone calls.”
megerrrrrs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“Enjoying her enthusiastic fresh smart voice.”
jmrsf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
“The podcast hosts have set this up to one point of view…an innocent genius who is all good and is mistaken. At some point in episode 2 the ML says something along the lines of “all the facts are the same except the money isn’t where it should be, no one knows where it is, so why did everyone...”Read full review »
Giga I. via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/03/23
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“This is among the strangest podcasts I’ve ever encountered. The tone is utterly cringe. LJ treats the trial like a high school field trip. So much secondhand embarrassment listening to her talk about her court friends. In her defense, she’s clearly very young and needed more guidance than she was...”Read full review »
Grog519 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“A clear cash grab, with by far the highest ratio of ads to content I’ve ever encountered. Michael Lewis should be ashamed to be so duped, and continue to run propaganda, for a phony. If Lewis had credibility, he should has scrapped the book once it became clear that he only had 20% of the story...”Read full review »
kreed4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“SBF is a done deal. I’m mainly here to judge Michael Lewis’ character to be quite honest. Will he ever confess to having been tricked ?”
JaneBackalley via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
11/03/23
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“I have loved the first 3 series but this latest series is not great and Early episodes are really just delegated to other hosts and not Michael. Feels more like a plug for his book. His regular co-host is not the right fit and style for this topic.”
sjnhurdle via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/03/23
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“Great work Michael and LJ. Your insights to the trial and its goings on were great to hear from “the inside”. Looking forward to hearing more.
P.S. Your book was a great read too.”
SM-CO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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