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“This podcast is so boring it is great for bedtime. I usually fall asleep in about 3 minutes. I wake up refreshed & have no memory of the boring content. Love it”
rose2236 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/21
“I love everything about this podcast! Each story is so random and different (in the best way possible), but somehow circles it’s way back to the big and little anxieties people face in life.”
victactoe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/20
“This is a show that really embodies the unique, multi-sensory method of storytelling in the unfolding golden age of radio. I started listening because the title, “Anxious Machine,” caught my eye, and kept on listening for diverse topics and Rob’s soothing, intelligent voice and crisp editing that...”Read full review »
PineTrails via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/18
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“It sounds like a cliche but Your podcasts changed my life”
Tonkatsu01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
08/12/18
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“This last episode: Electric Torture Devices. It was as if... he heard my thoughts, my mumblings at 1, 2, 3 in the morning. Ideas on some nights, frantic, genius ideas! And then... other nights... “what was I thinking??”
Id JUST invested in building a tiny recording studio (errr room, closet.)...”Read full review »
Morbid Penn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/18
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“This podcast is fantastic. It makes you think about yourself and the world around you. Helps you appreciate all of the things and all of the people around you.
Each episode leaves me with a great sense of satisfaction and a little bit more hope for the sometimes dark world we live in. I love it....”Read full review »
Allissa. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/18
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“Honest and well-produced pod”
Besviken 😪 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
05/25/17
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“I really enjoy listening to the stories. It is very well developed and narrated. Thank you! I wish you much success!”
potbelliedpig via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
02/14/17
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“The intersection of inventions and life gives Myers a broad spectrum of story ideas to choose from. Tuning in is like opening a box of chocolates where you like every one.”
ghfvyfycdf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/17
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IPhoneUser_23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/16
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“I love this! Really interesting and right now I'm in the process of telling all of my friends about it”
FanFromAustralia via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/18/16
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“I've just discovered Anxious Machine..what a great podcast. If you love interesting stories you will love this Podcast. I am in the middle of a big binge of catching up. Good Luck from Melbourne Australia”
truredhead via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/17/16
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“Great stories well done. Can't believe this is a one-man show. It is as good as This American Life or ARRVLS. I'm in instant fan! Thank you!”Read full review »
CyndiGirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/16
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“Great podcast. I love Rob's voice and his delivery. He tells riviting stories about everyday life. I listen while I am running and whenI I get home the stories always seem to start up conversation between me and my wife. Thanks for the stories.”Read full review »
Running man99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/16
“As a fan of all podcasts related to technology and modern life I was obviously going to give Anxious Machine a listen. However, I never expected to be moved so much by the curious ways we deal with technology in our lives and how deeply we are affected by it. The stories McGinley Myers shares...”Read full review »
1iing via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/17/16
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“The subject matter of this show is of great interest to me, and the production of it is phenomenal. I deeply appreciate how well the interviews are conducted and edited. McGinley-Meyers is an excellent narrator, who does a fantastic job navigating through empathy and intellectually stimulating...”Read full review »
Aspen Ward via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/16
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“I love this podcast, the theme music and the hosts voice is very easy to listen to. Very interesting and entertaining podcast.”
Hippatt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/16
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“I recommend everyone download this show. High quality non-fiction storytelling at its best. Deserves to be more popular!”
SamuelRojas via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/04/16
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“I'm so glad i found this podcast. I am an artist who puts in very long hours a day, and I listen to this podcast as i hammer on, binge-style. You have found really great, human stories which you explore with a genuine curiosity, and i love the spirit that comes through. I've read a...”Read full review »
GataBlancaTara via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/15
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“A thoughtful, enjoyable series with an excellent selection of topics .”
CHdover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/15
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“Love this podcast! Love all the podcasts on the Heard but this is my favorite. Great radio voice and interesting subject matter. I am so hooked on podcasts.”
KmyersRN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/15
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“I've a huge podcast fan and when I heard a reference to this show on the podcast Unfictional, I became curious. There aren't many great podcast out and to find one that's entertaining, well written, engaging and great is truly wonderful. Thank you for putting together a outstanding...”Read full review »
Nassan916 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/15
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“Probably the best produced show put out by an individual you are likely to hear. Interesting angles on important topics.”
tuathanas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/15
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“Unifying question is, what is technology doing for us? to us? Rob makes this, oftentimes disturbing topic, very entertaining—I promise.
Rob, I suggest thanking your editor Nancy McGinley (assuming that is her last name) rather than your wife Nancy.”
St Paul Susan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/15
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“I don’t listen to lots of podcasts, but I really enjoy this one. Started listening when he interviewed a friend of mine, and have since listened to all of the episodes. Very thoughtful and interesting stories. I enjoy the variety. Keep up the great work!”
jsodato via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/15
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“This podcast has made it to the top of my carefully curated list of must-listen podcasts. Every episode is a treat.”
ADLA765 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/15
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“Whether you’re annoyed with your phone or worried about American gun culture, this podcast is a great way to explore the ways in which man-made objects shape and define us. McGinley Myers does a great job at letting his guests build and unveil their stories at their own pace, and the result is a...”Read full review »
Lapsed Journalist via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/03/15
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“Appreciate your efforts! Will tell all my friends as I highly recommend your podcast;)”
groodleman via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/29/15
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“Wow! Well written. Well produced. Well edited. Well executed.”
Rodrigo4D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/15
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“A genuine look at how technology and luxuries of the modern world effect our day to day lives. Great storytelling.”
Allihagi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/15
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“Rob McGinley Myers goes places that most other radio producers would shy away from. Anxious Machine gets at the fundamental struggles of being human, and I’m incredibly grateful for that. Keep it up, Rob 👍👍”
_MCB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/15
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“So excited to have found this one. I've listed to many philosophy-heavy podcasts and all seem to get the pacing wrong and the mix of storytelling and debate. The success here is no small feat.”Read full review »
Smoot Hawley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/15
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“I found Rob McGinley Myers’ Anxious Machine a few weeks ago and I devoured every episode in half a day.
The subjects of each story are always dealt with in a blend of curiosity and empathy that I think a lot of storytelling shows aspire to but never quite reach. Myers is an amazing editor, as...”Read full review »
wldck via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/15
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“Super thinky but also has a big heart. Host has a voice like a kind friend I could listen to all day, and he asks just the right questions.”
Smack_is _listening via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/15
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“I love this show. It’s a great topic and Rob fills his well-produced stories with humanity. The host voicing hits a perfect balance of professional and warm.”
nessalowe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/15
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“I love this show! The stories Rob shares are vital and heartfelt and I always come away feeling like I've learned something really important about how we live and work in the world together. The production value is airtight, and the host is engaging without and narrates in a subtle and...”Read full review »
westsidelistener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/15
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“Just finished season 1 and I love it. It's one of only two or three podcasts where I am a completionist.”Read full review »
slimb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/15
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts, most of which are produced either by networks or by individuals with considerable expertise. Yet, Anxious Machine is my favorite of all of them. Rob McGinley Myers voice is just delicious, and the editing of the show is thoughtful and well paced. And, of course, the...”Read full review »
Guido Osorio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/15
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“This podcast has beautifully-woven stories, a great voice, and really unique atmosphere. It's really up there with the great podcasts. A must-have in your podcasts.”
TMontreal via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/06/15
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“This is such an interesting. The host asks interesting questions and edits things together in a compelling way. Latest episode "I was deprived" was edited in a particularly engaging way”Read full review »
derekvan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/15
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“Takes what might on the surface seem like mundane technology-meets-real-life topics and elevates them to another level with his thoughtful approach, high quality production and talented storytelling.”
Eoghan Hayes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/18/15
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“Rob McGinley Myers’s background in public radio really shows in this tightly packaged and always interesting podcast. Each episode is usually entertaining and always thought provoking especially in this day and age when technology permeates so many aspects of our lives. Definitely worth a listen.”
DuckWingDuck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/15
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“This is quick becoming one of my favorite podcasts and parents should hear it. The questions about technology are real, and we all deal with them every day. I love the kindness that permeates in every word.”
Niels Teunis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/15
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“I have really enjoyed this podcast. The topics and guests are engaging and diverse, and Rob does a great job conducting the interviews. I highly recommend checking this out.”
Darci Dawn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/15
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“I’ve be a regular reader of Rob’s blog since his excellent “Placebo-philes” post at the end of 2013, so when he announce that he was starting a podcast I decided to subscribe. The first couple interviews were with his brother and mother. These were interesting subjects—the familial relationships...”Read full review »
sferik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/15
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“I’m not a fan of podcasts. I avoid them like the plague and seek out the text whenever possible. But I listen to this one. It’s engaging, it’s short and straightforward. Rob finds interesting and unique topics to discuss with individual people, giving their story time to shine without...”Read full review »
redandblack13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/14
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“… but this one is not just for geeks! This one is also about everyday life. It’s about technology and life intertwining. It’s very personal. It’s about professional lives, first tech encounters, and the future of technology on the everyday people’s level.”
jcsdarnell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/14
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