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“New season pls”
typically just typical via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/24
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“We need your love Sam. Bring on Season 2.”
Arden-is-calm via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/29/24
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“I love the way the host tells a story. Please make more episodes!”
berliner1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/24
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“Jokey but serious, and always a delight to listen to. Sam Anderson is an amazing animal person. Season 2? It’s going on my wishlist.
However, what about turtles? Otters? Koalas? I NEED MORE ANIMALS!”
loltroll72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/24
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“Love this series and its narrator. It’s meandering, eclectic, and beautiful. More episodes please.”
NickyNikkiNicks via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/23/24
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“Really hoping Sam will continue his journey. His calm voice, the ambient noises, the animals he encounters (including the humans along the way) were so soothing for my animal lover soul. We need more of this in our chaotic world. ✨”
Not taken nickname! via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/16/24
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“Really enjoyed this podcast. Was very ‘curious’ about the subject matter but it was such an enjoyable and informative listen.
The presenter thoughtfully gives insights - both professional and personal and each
story / animal treated with dignity.
Hope there is a second season being considered 🤞🤞💜”
Guffo60 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/12/24
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“Please make so many more seasons of this. Was drawn in by the Walnut multimedia content on NYT - one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read. I listened to all episodes with my animal loving 7 year old and we’ve loved every one.”
Jpjpjp18 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/24
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“Sam’s voice is at once gentle and wry, and his celebration of animals is tonic. He puts back the nature in human nature as he explores the strange otherness of our animal relations, and our bonds. Please let there be a second season.”
Hollyjoia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/24
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“I can’t explain all the emotions I’ve been throught with every program. Sometimes I like to think that maybe in other life I was a biologist or veterinary, due to the passion I feel for animals; for that reason I’m into every animal podcast I find, and this is certainly the best one. I love this...”Read full review »
camilaortiz713345 via Apple Podcasts ·
Colombia ·
08/07/24
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“Absolutely love this series. It’s sparks so much joy ! Please keep it going !!!”
Jpena85 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/24
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“One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to in a long time, was genuinely excited to see what they were going to explore in every episode. A thoughtful and funny exploration of animals (but really, the human condition).”
Meeeeksy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/01/24
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“Magical and precious and beautiful and cozy and endearing and just perfect. More more more animals please.”
Awesome134788 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/24
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“It’s Sam’s magical voice that caught me. He could talk about a nest of writhing rattlesnakes and I would be entranced. It has a rare timbre of warmth mixed with humour that makes his gentle animal tales totally addictive.”
tappin-on via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/28/24
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“LOVED this short series, well done!!”
Kozmo 702 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/24
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“…making me cry? Such a beautiful Podcast.”
Beemaggy via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/24/24
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“Stories that reflect simple wonder, awe and love.”
4589jen via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/23/24
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“I started listening and couldn’t stop. Sam Anderson is a compelling storyteller, a healer really! Thank you, thank you.”
ccdewolf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/24
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“It’s like my favorite episodes of This American Life, but every single episode. It makes me laugh, it makes me cry. What a gem! I hope that a thousand more episodes are made (please @NYT!!!)”
TaylorJB1994 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
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“Sam, this will (must) continue. With apologies to your wife, Please don’t stop producing these podcasts
My heart and soul smile
Biophilia encapsulated!”
Knotinatree via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
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“Puhleeze tell me there will be season 2! Sam Anderson’s endearing narration matches this theme; you know he’s all in!”
LiaPolo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/24
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“Sam is a gifted storyteller. Every episode will leave you smiling- even the one about bats!”
Khristine B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/24
“Just lovely, thoughtful and kind.”
SOGO2b via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/24
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“This show and this host are a precious find! I have never laughed and cried more in a shorter period of time and we are talking about a suppressed introvert here The mix of facts and vulnerable storytelling is fabulous. I am not Sam Anderson mother btw but she must be proud. I am now listening to...”Read full review »
S Moxie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/24
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“This show has touching and awe inspiring moments amplified by the amazing soundtrack. Please make a second season.”
Spinonelover@couch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
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“I heard it on The Daily (which i also love.) It’s heartwarming, thought provoking and exactly what I needed to remind me there is still good in the world. Let’s go season two!”
smashburke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/24
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“I absolutely love this podcast I love how Sam approaches not only each animal, but his storytelling as well. I want to hear about more of his adventures with other unique animals! Truly refreshing media in this troubled time in which we live. Thank you so much to Sam and to the New York Times and...”Read full review »
FinalTouchEditing via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/24
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“All the episodes are great!”
BrindleI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/24
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“This was such a delightful, informative, soulful series. Thank you Sam for being a wonderful, curious, compassionate human being. This series made me laugh, cry and be reflective.”
Kathy Rosselle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/24
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“Thank you The Daily for recommending this show. Fantastic!”
Blanchdevero via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/24
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“I’ve never written a review for a podcast, but this podcast sparks so much joy. Thank you for making this by following your heart.”
megswong via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/24
“I have been enjoying every episode of Animal. Sometimes chaotic, raw, funny, heartwarming, funny, heart-aching, and did I mention funny? And Sam brings it all together through some of the best storytelling I’ve ever heard. I can’t wait for the next episode.”
GraceSB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/24
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“Thank you Sam (and all the others who thought this was a good idea for a sad and confusing time in history).
I listened on accident because normally these particular animals hold no interest for me and I wanted the news. That is certainly not true anymore. I found myself captivated by Sam’s...”Read full review »
Coco Morgans via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“The world needs more Sam Anderson.”
AnneE! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“Sam is such a genius storyteller. Great voice, tempo, mix of narrating and sound bites. Everything you want in a podcast. PLUS it’s about animals. Every animal lover needs to listen because what he talks about is so relatable. The mystery, the inexplainable love, the connection we have with...”Read full review »
bsquared719 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“Stumbled on this when looking up The Daily. It’s really refreshing and not so heavy and disturbing like all the murder shows I listen to :)
I hope there will be more!”
Ellisbee99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/24
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“I found this show so frustrating. It was sold as being about animals but it’s really about this guy’s pedestrian philosophies.
Then we get to the wolf episode and I’m excited about learning about an apparently extinct wolf from Japan, but we spend the whole time about this driver, his pet...”Read full review »
Thaddy the Baddy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/24
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“I am do in love with this podcast. The way Sam connects animals and their stories to his relationships with his family and himself is just beautiful.”
lover of the left via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/24
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“And that is what we need right now. Thank you.”
NjBluesky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/24
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“This is one of the most wholesome yet intriguing and entertaining podcast I’ve heard in a long time. The story telling is so refreshing—I couldn’t stop listening and I was so sad when the last episode was over! Please tell us there will be another season!”
LunaBear4545 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/24
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“I randomly fell across these episodes, and with little interest in animals besides my dog, instantly was captivated by the story telling in each episode. There is something so warm and friendly and informative about each story within each episode that is addictive and hard to not listen. Thank...”Read full review »
ChristinaMarie_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/24
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“Once I turned this podcast on, on a lazy summer, rainy, sunny afternoon I never turned it off. I binged them kall, and now I would love to hear more/can’t wait! What a great show – well told, sweet, funny, smart, interesting, engaging– good on all y’all!!”
Gr2323 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/24
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“I absolutely love this series. I've been listening every Sunday when it's released by The Daily podcast and I am going to be so sad when it's over. As an animal lover, I can relate to Sam and his pure joy and wonder at the animal world.”Read full review »
KerryBerry71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/24
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“Listened to the first episode and loved it - going to listen as a family with my kids to the rest”
wellnessMD via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/27/24
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“This has been an absolute pleasure to listen too. Thank you!!”
lobo.ama.zorro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/24
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“I loved episode 1, cannot wait for the rest!! Sam speaks so fondly of his dog Walnut and hamster Mango and any ant animal lover will love this podcast!!”
Shelbyville69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/26/24
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“For animal lovers who think they will learn about animals:
Zero information, so slow blabbering by the “journalist” that I had to x1.5 the speed to make it even possible to listen to. Endless internal insights that have no real meaning or knowledge. After two episodes I deleted and unfollowed.”
AsaphR via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/25/24
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“Sam, you are so so good in podcasting. Please continue! You butter knife!”
DesmondLouw via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
06/24/24
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“Sam is a gifted storyteller and he loves the animal world with a passion. In a world where everything is changing with the speed to light, he brings a keen appreciation and skill to conveying the importance of man’s relationship with each distinctive species ….all of us struggling to survive. I...”Read full review »
232al via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/24
“This podcast is full of beautiful stories from wildly talented storytellers. You will laugh, learn, and lean in to parts of nature you have not previously thought about. On the flip side, many of the stories are such painful, gut-wrenching reminders of how humans are destroying the earth. If...”Read full review »
The_Idahomie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/24
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