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“I feel exact the same as the last comment! I can’t find anything comparable to the great quality of this podcast!”
migration bird via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/22
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“Good podcast with good content. The episodes featuring the original hosting trio were the best.”
ETrain7273 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/22
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“Great loss…no current substitute for the format or quality.
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Redlands to Chicago via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/21
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“U in e tus du”
io we to via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/21
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“You are so missed 😭”
eb ramírez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/21
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“On basic things. They intentionally leave out historical context”
Beccaaz746 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/20
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“Wonderful little-known stories behind the main story. A variety of topics told from various viewpoints including participants, historians, and journalists. And told in a conversational style that draws the listener in. Sometimes serious, other times funny, and always interesting. Really sad...”Read full review »
CAMarathonRunner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/20
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“Thank you for all this years of learning !”
Carmenil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/20
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“There have been many instances over the last several years when this podcast helped temper anxiety, my own and that of friends and family, by providing context for events which otherwise seemed to suggest a world spinning off it's axis. Just knowing that we’ve collectively survived similar...”Read full review »
SFKeepay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/20
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“I absolutely love the podcast. As a person of interest regarding US history, your in depth knowledge, choice of topics and timeliness has been the best. Meeting currents events with an eye on history has made the show so relevant to me. Thank You all!! You will be missed”
Coldbear76 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/20
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“It gives you a perspective on history that most textbooks leave out and is relevant to current events”
katelat23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/20
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“Wow already subscribed. From this little taste I can see this will be a powerful podcast about something badly lacking; the reconstruction. I know also it will trace the path from freedman to as close as today’s cruel world allows full citizenship. Can’t wait.”
Skinny Kangaroo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/20
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“I tried this show because I wanted to learn more about the Branch Davidians. #168 was about them. It became hard to follow because of how much goofing around there was between friends, which I understand but I was here for information. Also, no one likes talking about poop and outhouses that...”Read full review »
Bendereine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/20
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“Great show. Will miss it when they go dark later this year.”
Waste my time why don't you via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/20
“Eat it.”
Tonya Harding Junior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/20
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“This was once my favorite podcast, but no longer. This last year it seems like it is less historic fact and more political commentary. Sadly it has developed a theme of oppression history in lieu any positive or progressive facts. I will be dropping it for now.”
Doc 8400 8404 8406 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/20
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“Absolutely fantastic. All of the hosts are eloquent, knowledgeable, really think deeply and do their research! And are open minded and humane - really a humanist podcast with a lot of integrity and heart!”
SP933 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/20
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“Backstory is the gold standard of history podcasts - smart, engaging, well-produced. I’ve directed students to it for years - very sad it’s going away! I’ll miss it!”
a crummy poet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/20
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“What a great way to gain perspective on current events - looking back to similar events or earlier events. We need more programs like this!”
SheriDH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/20
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“I’m saddened by the ending of this always enjoyable program. I’ve learned a great deal and I’m grateful for the professional and considerate tone the presenters always display. These are people I would like to have as next door neighbors!”
NanaJHP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/20
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“I am very sad that this podcast is ending. The episodes only vary in excellence depending on the subject. My favorite is the episode on Ida B. Wells.
I want to comment on the Pauli Murray segment. Fascinating subject and I am extraordinarily happy that Back Story addressed this incredibly...”Read full review »
pattiocon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/20
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“Backstory has been one of my favorite podcasts. Thank for the superb work.”
searchingforsandwiches via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/20
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“This podcast is difficult to listen to unless you like endorse liberal nonsense”
Ace metal via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/24/20
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“I have been enjoying this podcast for some time, and the hosts always present an excellent show that teaches me new things in an interesting format. I wish it would continue! What a shame it’s going off the air in the spring.”
ErinMNolan via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
01/07/20
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“I am saddened for the end of Backstory-I recommended it to my high school students-but I am so thankful for the great work you have done. I wish you the best and will read your books.”
Rich Woolery via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/20
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“I feel so sad. I just learned about Back Story several weeks ago and I always learn something worth knowing. Quite often I’ll look further into the days subject. Today you made the announcement that you will be saying good bye. I look forward to listening to all your back shows. Good luck in all...”Read full review »
Mipearl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/20
“Some of the hosts and guests are scarily out of touch to be historians, particularly when discussing race issues. In an episode where the n- word is used, they mention “sensitive language” as if it’s not blatantly racist. Also some phrasing and tones one sensitive topics are one side...white.”
sllimaraik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/19
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“Back Story is a great podcast! I was introduced to it by one of my professors at college, and have enjoyed it ever since! I’ve shared it with friends and family, too. I’m always grateful for their diverse group of contributors. It also sounds great unlike some history podcasts out there. 5 stars,...”Read full review »
PokemonGoJogger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/19
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“This podcast is awesome. The reviews from the recent changes reflect just how real white fragility is. I don’t care if you are gay and liberal (as stated in a few reviews ) racism is alive & well in both categories. People want history, well you can’t have history without all the warts...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
11/07/19
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“Interesting and eye-opening topic. It makes a lot of sense of what and how white women upheld the behavior of slavery.”
Treste Loving via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/19
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“Relevant topics, well-researched, expert guests and hosts.”
popwitch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/19
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“Why happened? I used to like this podcast.... now it is just revisionist propaganda”
guy fargo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/19
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“Need to have recording equipment that filters out the gross saliva sounds of speakers. Or give them water to wash it down...”
KaylynF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/19
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“Dear other reviewers: your white fragility is showing.
This podcast is slowly doing a better job of incorporating non-white, non-male voices. (They were originally called “The American History Guys,” and the older episodes reflect a more narrow understanding of history as belonging to white...”Read full review »
YoungSeminarian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/19
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“I’m a long time listener, and I used to LOVE this podcast. One day, I turn on the latest episode and hear that things are changing, some new folks coming on, and I take it with stride giving my then fave pod the benefit of the doubt. I’m sad to say the entire tone of the podcast has ultimately...”Read full review »
Jklowder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/19
“I miss the days of content that wasn’t so focused on pushing their political point of view.
The change of format came off as tired, rehashed and lame.
They seem OBSESSED with race.
It’s a shame to give up on them.”
RubberSoulGuyRandy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/19
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“Well done, yet why did we forget the origin of 13’s fear, thirteen moons every year. Thirteen months for women to have their periods, gather herbs in the moonlight, go into labor depending on where they live (sea level, etc.) with the moon hanging low in the sky.
Therefore promoting the fear of...”Read full review »
Oralnewshound via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/19
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“This was my favorite podcast for years! I’m a gay liberal east coast educated elite etc and yet I can’t take the focus on “white people bad” that this show has turned into. I’ll stay subscribed hoping the pendulum swings back to history and out of the lunacy of intersectional identity politics....”Read full review »
wmbjones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/19
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“Unfortunately, each podcast is presented with a liberal bias- all events and individual actions are seen through a skewed lens insistent upon creating perceptions of racism, sexism, etc.
Most listeners are presumably intelligent enough to draw their own conclusions. Please stick to objective...”Read full review »
753spqr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/19
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“I love this podcast & always learn something new from it. I wondered if you would do something on the Great Migration & consider a guest like Isabel Wilkerson. This is a part of our history that dramatically transformed our country yet netted no more than a paragraph in my high school...”Read full review »
Michelle from Baltimore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/19
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“Amazing podcast. Wonderful knowledge, analysis and interviews. I look forward to listening each week!”
Harryprince1234 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/19
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“It’s hard to listen to a history podcast that is quite so one-sided. I used to love this podcast - but by presenting only their favorite political side of the issues, historical or current, they are leaving out half of the history. I’m unsubscribing.”
Kim Christian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/19
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“It is with a heavy heart that I am Unsubscribing from Back Story. I have listened from the begining and unll recently realy found it interesting. Thanks for that Back Story.
The last season has become dissapointing and somewhat insulting. The Back Story editorial staff has decided history told...”Read full review »
Roscoegregg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/19
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“I loved this show for about five years. I always wished US history had been taught this way in school. I listened to it during my commute, and I always felt like it made me understand how we came to be the way we are.
But lately, the topics have turned far more liberally political with emphasis...”Read full review »
the barfle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/19
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“I have been listening to this podcast since I first heard it on our local NPR station. It just gets better and better. This season has been especially good. The subjects have not been traditionally historical. Instead, they are more inclined to be on Social Justice. The podcast is delivered by...”Read full review »
Degerfors via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/19
“Be advised all the hosts of this podcast are shrieking liberals. If you can get beyond that, the actual historical content is normally interesting and informative.”
LovePuzzles44 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/19
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“I’ve been listening to Backstory for about 2 1/2 years, and eagerly await every episode. I have replayed some of the episodes from archive also and really enjoy a multi century perspective on history. I especially enjoyed the episode about the Charlottesville neo nazi March, with a lot of local...”Read full review »
Nc voters via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/19
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“I love history and was super excited when I found this podcast and the extensive episode list. Unfortunately, this show is Heavily liberal and opinionated in the worst way. History is a subject where strong political bias is not welcome because you want to consider the past objectively. History...”Read full review »
Eric_cc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/19
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“I appreciate the historical perspective the hosts bring to current events. Surprised to see criticism of their “liberal” views given fairly innocuous comments about what our founders, and historical figures would think of current trends.”
Ken in AZ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/19
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“I enjoyed this podcast until the liberal views and obvious bias host interject there opinions. Just stick to the facts and keep you political views out of the subjects.”
Jo Jo dis'in clown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/19
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