Reviews
“This is such a fun show with two great humans. One of the highlights of my week. Thanks for making this folks and never stop.”
schalkneethling via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
01/24/24
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“Dan gets to finish maybe 1 in 4 of his sentences.
(I’ve been listening for many many years, I’m not a newcomer who doesn’t know what this podcast is about).”
Sherif S. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/24
“Back to Work has always been amusing at the very least and extraordinarily helpful when they do actually talk about productivity and work. And right now it’s a crucial time as the specter of “AI” looms overhead, with people on both sides of the “issue” claiming this and that. I think it’s fine...”Read full review »
gx4bbx3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/23
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“After taking a break and checking in again, this show has gotten a lot more fun throughout the last year - I really like the energy of Merlin rolling with Dan lately and it feels a little bit like the early days just without the productivity focus.
I’ve gotten some great recommendations from...”Read full review »
Daniel Rutherford via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/23
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“I’ve been a listener for over a decade now. Fun and helpful show for anyone that works a jobby job, manages personal technology, streams movies, or deals with some degree of stress and anxiety. I guess you could say this show is what I want (“what I want”).”
Macioce via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/22
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“I enjoy listening to Merlin until his radical politics go off the deep end. Dan is just your basic straight man.”
Backcountry Jim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/21
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“Almost quit listening 5 minutes into an episode since I didn’t know how to take Merlin. Glad I didn’t. Absolutely love this podcast and look forward to the new episode every week”
tuns3r via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/08/21
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“We get it. Merlin is eccentric.”
MicrophoneMixer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/21
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“The last year or two are driven by how many ad spots they’ve sold. The rest of the show is just random Merlin babble to fill the time they need to space out the ad reads.”
CatOne_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/21
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“The degree of difficulty of having a podcast for 10 years and keeping it relevant and interesting is high. I think Dan and Merlin have been able to do this by basically just being themselves. I’ve listened since episode 1 during an interesting work transition in my life and never looked back.”
instanttaylor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/20
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“I think Back to Work has helped me more in life than any other weekly podcast show about productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools and more starring Ben Danjamin and Marlin Menn. I especially like all the guests they have on the show.”
reclusivemonkey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/27/20
“This podcast covers a wide range of topics with fun and humor. Dan and Merlin have such a good time talking that you can’t help but have fun too. Every once in a while one of the hosts will say something like advice or philosophical way of looking at the world that is very helpful to me. Thank...”Read full review »
chriseldred via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/20
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“Ugh, I like the content, but the way the commercials are shoehorned into the conversations, reminds me of Paul Harvey. 🤷🏻♀️”
Biffo1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/20
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“Social media marketing data application project”
Jamclik via Apple Podcasts ·
Thailand ·
08/09/20
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“When I’m annoying I’m like this podcast, thanks, awareness is important.”
Daddy-ough via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/20
“Back to Work is possibly the greatest podcast available. Dan and Merlin have great chemistry and both offer equal, yet different insights. Whether it is a different way to do things or breakdown of new technology, these two will keep you up to date. There advice is helpful and just may...”Read full review »
Fishnpharm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/20
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“I’ve been listening to Back to Work since the very early days, and it is my favorite show! Even when the topic isn’t something that may interest me, the humor and the fantastic chemistry between Dan and Merlin always make it enjoyable. I just love it!”
that's good soup! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/20
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“I can’t wait to listen to this every week. Amazing show. “Good Morling Dan”. This is a must listen and funny as f@#%. Bok-Bok!”
corpse1973 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/21/20
“I am really enjoying this show!! I am working on listening to all of them! So for i have been on it for about 4 months and up to episode 68! Still enjoying the knowledge and the laughs! Dan and Mann make a great team!🤠”
Cardinal1309 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/20
“This podcast is fun and very interesting. I never cease to be amazed by Merlin Mann’s insight into the subjects which draw his attention with two points (always two points with him) that are very well made and are so golden in their illumination that you wonder what other points can there...”Read full review »
RCOPEH via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/26/19
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“They love super heroes and children movies and reminiscing about how things used to be. If you’re into that stuff as an adult you’ll like this podcast. Usually a fan of Mann but this podcast isn’t his greatest.”
Vulgar demos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/19
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“Great podcast from Dan and Merlin. Good check in on two online friends.”
Chi Sox Keith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/19
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“I don't just randomly subscribe to stuff, since there's so much out there. Who has time to vet it all? But I do forget how I subscribed to this.... podcast... and couldn't, by the time the episode came to a close, figure out what the show was about! I mean this not in the way one...”Read full review »
Pletched via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/19
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“What is this show about? These guys have no direction and ramble for far too long. They complain about commonplace everyday problems and rarely offer anything helpful.
Also, Merlin needs to stop interrupting the other guy because the other guy brings at least some focus to the discussion.”
j_O2_max via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/18
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“guys, never change!”
Tudor.Munteanu via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/11/18
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“Love this podcast about... everything.”
Meditator applicant via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/13/18
“Thanks, Merlin and Dan, for making such a pleasant show. You both are very funny but also very knowledgeable about getting stuff done—project management and performance. So, I'm happy to listen to you.”Read full review »
Supercube 3000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/18
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“They talk almost exclusively about tech, computers, IT and the like. Rarely do they have meaningful, challenging conversations about other things that matter, there are no countering arguments or differing opinions where conversations can be had that change minds or grow us in any way. The things...”Read full review »
DanielJohnsonReal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/18
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“What the ever loving hell with the 8000 year ridiculous outro music???”
andyselby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/18
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“Love listening to this one. There are four podcasts that always get filtered to the top of my ever-expanding list, and this is one of them. The mix of productivity tips and general life stuff is refreshing. And Dan/Merlin, if you're reading this, when is Darius coming on?”Read full review »
6craig6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/18
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“Every time I listen to Merlin Mann speak on this podcast, I am reminded of Napoleon Dynamite (the movie).”
Karres via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/17
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“Pretty sure these guys could make a good podcast, but instead they chose small-talk and native advertising.”
Mscpl via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/16/17
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“This is one of my favorite podcasts. I've listened to it since episode #1. Funny, "real" and smart.”Read full review »
ZenOfApps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/17
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“The topics sound interesting, but the hosts waste too much time on "morning zoo crew" type dialog at the beginning. I don't need to know that you had a breakfast sandwich and that it burned your mouth.
After a couple of minutes of this, I'm done and move on to something else.”Read full review »
A. Non E. Mouse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/17
“Merlin and Dan put an entertaining spin on topics that are seemingly mundane (productivity tools, business headlines, etc). I hope these two guys continue to make impactful (and fun) podcast episodes. Keep 'em coming!”Read full review »
dodatkilla via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/17
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“You start out listening to this podcast thinking that Merlin is a joker and Dan the straight man. After 60 episodes or so, it becomes clear that Merlin is the straight man and Dan has been the joker the whole time.
It's like that movie Mrs. Doubtfire, except without Robin Williams, the...”Read full review »
jsauce15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/17
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“I've been listening since the show was good, and I've never stopped listening. Dan and Merlin's friendship has been a thing of joy in my life for some time, and I'm appreciative every week that it's here. Thanks a bunch.”Read full review »
Cmgarcia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/16
“Einer meiner absoluten Lieblingspodcasts, der von Themen an der Schnittstelle von Technologie, Produktivität und den kleinen Herausforderungen des alltäglichen Lebens handelt. Das Zusammenspiel der Hosts Merlin Mann und Dan Benjamin ist abwechselnd witzig bis albern, dann aber wieder tiefgründig...”Read full review »
justlikegiants via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/07/16
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“But when they started regularly asking 2 hours of my life each week, I had to give it up.
The banter is fun, Merlin's little nuggets are great but it's just too much of a time committment. Especially since Dan has said more than once that he'd rather someone not listen at all than...”Read full review »
janeycanuck via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/27/16
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“I gave a couple of episodes a go. Not a valuable source of information. Neither host is an expert in anything. Somewhat entertaining, but if I want entertainment I'd go elsewhere.”Read full review »
AdamBernard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/16
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“A great podcast. I really love it. Thank you, Dan and Merlin.”
lbrews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/16
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“In equal turns laugh out loud funny and deeply personal and thoughtful. Covers an unusually broad range of subjects in interesting and intelligent ways. (When they're not just being silly.) This podcast has made me a better, more productive person. Love it.”Read full review »
That bloke with the iPhone via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/22/16
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“Dan and Merlin are two of the most insightful podcasters I’ve heard in over 8 years of listening to podcasts. It’s tough to actually say this show is about X because it’s so much more. They chit chat about tech and entertainment while also discussing deep productivity topics. This show might not...”Read full review »
wplantz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/16
“I don’t mean to come off as bashing Dan and Merlin, I do enjoy their two-dudes-talking show (let’s be honest, that’s all this is), but how have they been releasing episodes consistently for 5 years?!
I listened to their first 20 shows from 2011 then skipped all the way to #253, and aside from a...”Read full review »
asalayev via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/16
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LiterateFM via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/04/16
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“My podcast listening journey began here with Dan and Merlin. And still, all these years later, I still eagerly play new B2W episodes the first moment I get. My life is better for having listened to all these great shows.”
Christopher Ferrier via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/16
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“Merlin is an interesting listen when there’s a topic. Dan Benjamin generally abducts the first half of the show, using Merlin as his own personal therapist and fretting over the latest fear du jour (gluten, TV, sugar, plastics). He’s a modern-day, squishy, hipster worry wart and drones on and on...”Read full review »
Jeydizzle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/16
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