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“This is the best podcast I have ever listened to. Thank you, Sharon and everyone who participated in creating it”
Sartrt via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
01/30/24
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“This is such an audacious work of art, an invitation to do push the boundaries of audio storytelling. It is authentic in every way. I related so much to the stories—all the complexities of love and family.”
Oshamimi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/23
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“Amazing podcast, listen!”
SweetBabyGayPod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/22
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“This is such a great podcast - so compelling!
I love it! Bingeworthy!”
KM98654 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/22
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“An astounding breakthrough in podcasting form in so many ways …it’s totally compelling, intimate and profound.”
brownpaperboat via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/11/22
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“carefully told and beautifully produced”
summers1091 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/22
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“This is an absolute masterpiece”
hayley63458 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/22
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“This is such a unique podcast, a true gem in this field. Thank you for making such great art for my ears.”
yasmaniac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/22
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“This podcast defies the genre. It is the most interesting audio storytelling I’ve ever heard and as a mixed race Persian I couldn’t stop crying and laughing. Thank you for creating this!”
Kate R Robinson via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/11/21
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“So unique, so beautifully told. A different way to tell the story about the pressures put on women to have children.”
Yes, Please via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/21
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“Well produced podcast. Clever, funny, sad, smart. I loved it.”
World traveler.... via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/21
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“The story develops so beautifully! The story telling is very well done and articulate 😍”
Delonlife via Apple Podcasts ·
Ghana ·
05/11/21
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“Comeee backkkkk 😓”
alllly12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/21
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“Really well written, touches on sometimes tough subjects with a hilariously sardonic tone. Haven’t yet finished it, but absolutely loving it!”
Jade24777 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
04/25/21
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“I found the voices a little too whiny, it impacted how I could enjoy the narrative. The content and setting was interesting but ultimately couldn’t finish.”
jalopypoppy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/12/21
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“This podcast is so amazing! I absolutely loved it and am sad it’s over. I related to this story very much & it was nice to hear a story like this brought to life! The ending made me cry because it was very real. It’s a must listen !”
Sarahcheexoxo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/21
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“This show was beautiful and moving. The sound design I found unique and absorbing. This is an important story to tell and I appreciate the honesty with which it’s told. The show took a left turn for me in episode 7 when a dialogue begins between Sharon and Melanie. It all felt more magical before...”Read full review »
XelaFrances via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/19/21
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“Both the subject matter (growing up the female child of Iranian Jewish immigrants) and the production style were new to me. This podcast uses the medium so well and with incredible creative breadth. I hope this show, and the author/creator, gets a larger audience.”
amy_d via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/21
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“The first serialized show I’ve listened to and I absolutely loved it! Sharon is incredibly talented and the show is very entertaining and well thought out :)”
Lola Luffnaigle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/21
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“I’ve tried it so many times with fiction podcasts, and this is the only one I really like.”
asmallpotato via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/21
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“Changed my understanding of what a podcast can be. On a quest to look for more storytelling like this now.”
persnickety27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/21
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“Beautiful work that asks questions about how we tell stories as a way to shape our lives while simultaneously being so very relatable. Viscerally resonant. I’ve had versions of these thought monologues and conversations in my own life.”
J-Middleton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/21
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“I am blown away by the honesty in this, truly amazing, one of its kind. It is beautifully done and shows how the human experience can be expressed with such immediacy through art and story”
kelseyhayes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/21
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“Really great work”
tiny tyny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/21
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“I found this utterly captivating and compelling. Such a powerful story told in a fresh way. It’s just soared to the top of my best podcast favourites.”
mafufala via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/20/21
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“I have never listened to a podcast that moved me this much. I appreciate how deeply vulnerable and personal it is and how much nuance, attention to detail and risk taking went into it. Thank you for making this.”
evangeline_etc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/21
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“I absolutely loved the way in which Melanie and her family’s stories are told. This was masterfully put together and the sound production was amazing. I found myself crying at some points and nodding in agreement at other points. I felt this series deeply! By the way. I shared this with many...”Read full review »
Mamacita Flaca via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/21
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“What I loved about this podcast is that it is so relatable. No matter what ones background, you will find a little bit of yourself in Melanie. Good luck with the funding for Season 2. I will eagerly await your return!”
cameronlewislondon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/26/21
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“It was so well done ,I listened to it in one sitting. At the end I teared up beautiful thank you for such an enjoyable time.”
calavera sirena via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/21
“I first heard of this on Glynn Washington’s podcast Snap Judgement which is one of my FAVORITES. I decided to listen to is because it alines well with a hook I am reading from Meiji Kawakami called “ Breasts and Eggs”. Awesome book. And I wanted to hear another perspective of women deciding about...”Read full review »
otrophy via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
01/13/21
“Ok, so: As a longterm nonfiction junkie, I’ve been trying to bring more fiction/literature into my life — especially for reading/listening in the late evenings — & I have to tell you all how much I just loved the podcast “Appearances.”
On the surface, “Appearances” is the story of a...”Read full review »
throwing fish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/21
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“Snap Judgment presented episode two, which is the only episode that I really liked. The next few episodes are interesting, but the series ultimately degenerates into the self-indulgent ranting of a disturbed mind. I ended up feeling very resentful that so much of my time was diverted listing to...”Read full review »
LLFauntleroy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/21
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“It is a great show, so great, in fact, it’s sometimes difficult to listen to since it hits to close to home.”
jane boczkowska via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
01/08/21
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“The story was very interesting and very well presented . I enjoyed it a lot , I think I am Melanie s, mother trying to hold onto our culture and faith. I understand now what children of the first and second generation go through and how they think . Also helps me understand how my children and...”Read full review »
sam 7658 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/08/21
“I binge listened over 2 days. Entertaining and thought provoking. I can relate to the dilemma
of the protagonist (Melanie) because my daughter is about the same age as Melanie and also hadn't found a suitable life partner when she became pregnant a few months ago. For that reason it was...”Read full review »
lucanatu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/21
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“This is a great podcast. Thank you.”
Roziji via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/04/21
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“So good. The kind of podcast I sent to my friends and then went nuts waiting for them to listen so we could talk about it. Thank you for sharing this story.”
Jazzglow via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/03/21
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“bold, hilarious, innovative!
Sharon Mashihi has brought something new and valuable into the world. An emotional adventure of reckoning and self-knowledge. Can’t wait to hear more from her!”
candle_face via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/20
“I have a lot in common with the producer/main character, Sharon/Melanie. We're around the same age and our parents immigrated to the US from Iran. We are progressive, feminist, and we're both artists who are deeply invested in the cross between fiction, non-fiction, and sound. We both...”Read full review »
korsi_lover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/20
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“Such talent shown here from Sharon to be able to play the majority of her characters! The dialogue is brilliant, and it is really funny (even though sensitive issues are explored). I related so much to the character of Melanie, being of similar age and predicament. It’s very well put together,...”Read full review »
Lupearla via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/20
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“I loved this podcast - not quite like anything I’ve heard before, so considered abs interesting.”
vikkitoo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/19/20
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“Thank you, Sharon, Melanie, KP and the rest of your crew for creating this work of art. Listening to the voices inside of one’s head can feel like cacophony. You turned cacophony into a symphony, thanks to your vulnerability, dissection and bravery in holding contradiction. Thank you for going...”Read full review »
tajdotnewman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/20
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“I loved listening to this podcast. I enjoyed how it tackled real topics with honesty, humour and kindness. I wish there was more.
Highly recommend it.
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NegarH via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/17/20
“This is a raw, beautiful, and heartbreaking podcast. I haven’t listened to anything quite like it before. I am so grateful to Sharon Mashihi for creating this work of art, and am hoping there is another season in the works.”
Mid90skid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/20
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“The word “Intimate” gets used a lot to describe fiction podcasts, often for no reason. But like other Mermaid Palace works, this show takes us unflinchingly into some of the most personal places. The voice work is fantastic, and the sound work is art.”
~ Violet ~ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/20
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“Really well done. Very talented story-teller. Thank you.”
berliner1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/20
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