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“While this podcast isn’t perfect, the number of listeners who seem to confuse characters with real children is alarming. Criticizing a character is criticizing the writing and the author’s craft. The people saying Mary and Allison are criticizing children need to step all the way back and...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“I wish the hosts would cut out the long intros about unrelated topics. I choose not to watch The Bachelor, so why would I want to spend 20 minutes listening to an intro about it on an American Girl podcast? I was really looking forward to a critique of the historical accuracy of these books but...”Read full review »
Julie Louisa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/23
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“I really wanted to like this podcast, I was so excited to stumble onto it as I had just began rereading the American Girl books, but it’s beyond awful. The concept is so good on paper. Two historians talking about the American Girl books and the historical context around them, what’s not to like?...”Read full review »
simply kelp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/23
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“I learn so much plus it’s just fun nostalgia. It’s nice and long too for those jogs and car commutes.”
pixieforest8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
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“Love listening to this podcast because each episode brings both nostalgia and history 😄”
Yolosummer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/23
“I want Mary & Allison to be my friends. They make me want to go to grad school and become a historian. As someone who was a non-doll, pro-book AG fan, I am immensely grateful for a podcast that not only goes reviews the books but does so with the guidance of intelligent, insightful, fun...”Read full review »
FUS2013 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/23
“I love American Girl Dolls (I'm a Felicity. Don't judge.) and I didn't know I was waiting for this podcast but I was. I love the insight Mary and Allison bring from their education and experience as historians. One of my favorite things is scribbling down the name of an author to look...”Read full review »
MacrinaMM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/22
“I’ve been binge listening to this and I’m really obsessed with this show. I don’t have a favourite Ag book. I enjoyed learning about each character if I had read their book or not. Otherwise I really enjoyed listening along and hearing what Mary and Allison have to say about each character.”
Agskateberry323 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/28/22
“So good. I’m a Kit. Not a Molly. But I have head-canoned Kit as a transgender boy. I love this podcast so much.”
InnocenceKillz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/22
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“As a 30-something mom with three boys and one daughter, who is now re-reading through the AG books with her own daughter, I’m loving this podcast.
Central to this podcast is the question: what does it mean to be an American Girl? Laced with pop culture references & graduate level research,...”Read full review »
youdontlooklatina via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/22
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“Worst part of this show is that I was binging all the old episodes and now I have to wait two weeks between episodes 😢 but seriously this show is my favorite thing ever”
Audreymarie97 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/22
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“I really enjoy the nostalgia of this AG podcast, and the hosts definitely know their history. As a teacher with a focus on children’s lit, I think it would benefit from checking in with a Children’s literature expert. These books are written in a child’s perspective for children (not teenagers,...”Read full review »
GalwayGal87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/22
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“Wait... why is the American Girl podcast a socialist podcast...? Ugh
Update:
My comment was not in response to a discussion about white savior complexes. I agree with that. In fact, at times I have had that exact thought as a listener 😳 I believe my review was in response to a particular...”Read full review »
iwasborninthewrongera via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/22
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“Listening to y’all daily is getting me through grad school and a breakup. Thank you!!! ❤️”
Lt0093 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/22
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“I love the intersection of the AG world with current events, history, and pop culture. There should be a way to give more stars.”
PearlsnapCMO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/22
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“Mary and Allison have mastered the art of balancing humor and thoughtfulness/scholarly critique while talking about our beloved American Girl dolls—I learn something and laugh out loud each episode. Highly recommend!”
JV347 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/21
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“American Girl was a significant part of my childhood. Listening to Mary and Allison transports me to reading each of the books for the first time, along with excellent historical context and more - thanks to the two hosts’ expertise. I’ve enjoyed every episode so much. This podcast has reminded...”Read full review »
megancaddy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/21
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“I love this podcast! Allison and Mary feel like my own friends who love history, pop culture, and the fun, sometimes problematic, but ultimately beloved American Girl series. I say this as a total Kirsten. ❤️❤️❤️”
SalesDeskTabs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/21
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“This podcast has completely improved my life. Allison & Mary are wicked smart, hilarious, and timely. Wouldn’t know what to do without this content!”
MplsGal39 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/21
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“Mary and Allison have created a fantastic community surrounding these dolls and their stories. I’m so happy I found this podcast! I didn’t know how much I needed this in my life! Thank you!”
S46795 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/21
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“Hands down my favorite podcast. You may develop a slight New England accent from bingeing this but it’s ok because it coordinates nicely with being a closet Felicity. Five stars.”
kelleynk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/21
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“This podcast is such a joy, recommended to me by one of my besties, it makes me laugh every time, sometimes I cry, it’s always beautiful and so fun. The world is crazy now, but listening to this pod is one of the things that brings me back to myself. If you loved/love AG this is a must listen!!”
ACJ Carolina via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/21
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“Love waking through memory lane with these episodes. Allison and Mary never fail to make me laugh or smile!”
ChloeHP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/21
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“Literally the best podcast in the world. Cool blend of genuine history with the American Girl stories we grew up with. Truly defines a generation — thank you for what you do! I have learned so much from you and the guests on this show. Also have added a lot of house museums to my to-visit list....”Read full review »
sillylily2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/21
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“I am so grateful for the day this podcast came into my life! This podcast is everything — childhood nostalgia with a good chunk of critical thinking, great commentary on public history, and the best pop culture references. The first podcast I ever supported on Patreon because I want as much of...”Read full review »
caiti.peace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/21
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“I loved American Girl, I love history, and this podcast seemed like a fun idea. However, I stopped listening in the 1st Josefina book because I just couldn’t take the amount of sidetracking about irrelevant topics. Usually I don’t mind sidetracked conversations in podcasts because it helps the...”Read full review »
Rockie Rock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/21
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“A friend of mine recommended this podcast to me. I wish I had found it sooner! I’m a Molly and this podcast brings me back to my childhood.”
Molly_Olsen 123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/21
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“My sister told me about this podcast a few months ago and it is literally the only one I have listened to since. I feel like Mary and Allison are my new best friends and I want to say thank you to you both for bringing this perspective to the world and AG back into my life! It is so refreshing to...”Read full review »
Honur Clerr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/21
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“My word. I came across this podcast about a month ago, and the joy (and serious nostalgia) it has brought me … I am still “catching up” - currently in the middle of Addy.
I love how Allison and Mary weave pop culture through their episodes while also giving well-intentioned 90s writing a...”Read full review »
reneeretso via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/21
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“Allison and Mary of the American Girl Podcast are ASMR for the soul. They are expert historians, hilarious comedians, and your best friend. Thank you for the greatest of gifts - bringing back to life a fundamental role model in the lives of many Millennial to Gen Z folk. -🦋”
Wild Woman Society via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/21
“I just found this podcast via a shout out on a Disney book podcast I listen to! I was so excited to find this, both of my parents worked for pleasant company when I was young so it’s been fun to relive some of those memories.”
caep119 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/21
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“Get to the point y’all 🥲”
ForeverASwiftie247 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/21
“Please make it shorter”
Tash core via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/21
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“A friend recommended this to me as we are roughly the same age as the hosts, and big into the American Girl dolls in childhood. It’s been one of the best parts of my workday - I genuinely laugh so often, and have so many sharp nostalgia moments. I end up feeling like I’m just listening to two...”Read full review »
_julsie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/21
“It’s amazing that this podcast can so seamlessly combine all of these topics and many more in just one thirty minute portion of a Kirsten episode. I can’t believe this podcast exists, and I’m in mid-thirties, AG fan, American history dork paradise listening to each episode.”
Kirsten1984Forever via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/21
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“This podcast is my favorite! They are both so smart and shed so much light on the historical times these books take place in. I also appreciate the hilarious pop culture references. Pure gold.”
morganfunk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/21
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“It’s history, and history of history, books, dolls, and Mary and Allison. It couldn’t get better.”
Wumpyflappy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/21
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“I feel like they are talking more about other stuff than the summary and title promises. Unsubscribing now. But don’t get me wrong, I love AG. Have a great day everyone!!😉”
Jesus&horses4eva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/21
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“I’m late to this witty fun! I’ve enjoyed the banter between Mary and Allison or “Molly to Molly” immensely! Even though I’m a “Samantha” it’s great fun!! Thanks!!”
JSC1971 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/21
“OK so I’ve been regressing hard throughout this time. There’s something about living in an extremely chaotic period that makes me want to curl up with things that remind me of my childhood and that feeling of safety and being cared for and having others tell you it will all be ok. After reading...”Read full review »
marifrancie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/21
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“These girls are point blank hilarious. I feel like I have added two friends to my crew. I am grateful I am late to this podcast because I have hours of content to listen too. I know I will be so sad when I am caught up and have to wait for new episodes. I love that Mary and Allison are able to...”Read full review »
Shel Renta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/21
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“I don't remember how I found this podcast, but I'm so glad I did! I grew up with the American Girls books and listening to the podcast is such a fun way to relive part of my childhood. My favorite part is how the discussions are serious but hilarious at the same time... the sarcasm and...”Read full review »
everleebay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/20
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“I love this podcast. I’m still in the Felicity episodes. A sister priest who is a professional historian who studied with you told me about it! I studied medieval women’s ecclesiastical history & gender studies in college and I’m sure Pleasant Company played a role in that. I do love the...”Read full review »
The Very Left T via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/20
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“This podcast is just THE BEST. If you listen to it, then you automatically have good taste. Please keep making it forever!!!”
Caperidge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/20
“I stumbled upon this podcast and I just can’t stop listening. Growing up on the American Girls, they were incredibly influential characters and stories in my life. Now as an adult, this podcast is fantastic to listen to, reliving those memories and nostalgia, but having the opportunity to analyze...”Read full review »
AlexK1010 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/20
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“So good! Such a thoughtful look at something that is so nostalgic for so many!”
kdubs1987 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/20
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“This is the hilarious nostalgia I need during this stressful time. Truly a highlight when a new podcast drops! Love thanks Allison & Mary!”
seattle-hannah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/20
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