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“Unpopular opinion I know, but the more I listen to this podcast, the less I like it. I don’t doubt the hosts credentials- historically they bring up interesting points and there are topics I relate to and agree some books could’ve handled character development better and made the story more historically impactful. Children aren’t stupid and deserve to read authentic historical content and have relevant character development (a few characters absolutely fell flat there). The Dear America, while a little older, would be an interesting comparison to AG.
Saying that: the hosts are “soapboxy” in reviewing these books from an adult perspective. Some topics the hosts have issues with aren’t that relevant when applied to the context of a children’s book that is meant to spark a child’s interest in history (e.g. Felicity’s loyalist grandfather dying before the revolution took off...).
The podcast does a lot of author blaming, completely bypassing the business side of this giant franchise. How much influence did AG have over the author’s writing and content? Pre/post Mattel? As a female author in the 90’s, did Tripp have much control to deliver the story she wanted to tell? Or did corporate toxic masculinity ruin the party to maintain the bottom line. I cannot imagine Pleasant Co being that large of children’s toy/book influencer, stemming from a conservative background, wouldn’t be in control of content to ensure their brand doesn’t lose out. That’s a topic I would like to hear addressed by the hosts, or at least examine it when coming down to the design of the characters.
I lost interest when fictional children’s characters birthed under a multi-million dollar corporation were compared to equally fictitious zodiac signs...and genuine host reactions were had. History is about facts. While I love fun comparisons, hearing these historians go for this type of conjecture somewhat seriously is disconcerting.
There are many ways this podcast could evolve, and I hope to hear more background of the time period, children’s roles during that era, role of the family, social class structure, economic challenges being compared to the author’s portrayal of the character. EDUCATE US. I don’t care about the Bachelor. Maybe I’ve been spoiled in the true crime/history podcasts where facts are everything, and I’m missing that here.”
notoriousana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/19
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“Pride in being a life-long maxxinista is the energy I’m looking for in a podcast, in addition to shade for Ja Rule. This podcast provides a modern contextualization of the American Girl properties and FIFY for the history presented in the books. Want to know how Felicity connects to both Fyre...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
03/18/19
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“I love this podcast!!!! What a great blend of critical thinking, wistful memories and references to how underrated Ashanti is. Can’t get enough! Super stoked to learn more about my girl Josefina!”
moderate critic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/19
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“Love everything about this. Both nostalgic and so relevant. And not to mention hilarious. Just wish they came out every week!”
ekd16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/19
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