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“I’ve listened to this series through four times and find myself learning new details with each episode. I have particularly been unsettled and hurt by the lies and deceit of the Catholic Church during the legalisation of VAD across Australian state and territory jurisdictions. Andrew and his team...”Read full review »
VAD Health Practitioner via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/01/23
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“I found this podcast very informative and very well put together I really enjoyed listening and I myself have learnt that assisted dying Isn’t a bad thing and this podcast has also helped many people understand that is not as simple as you would think.
Great job Andrew Denton never stop.”
SSSSSSSDTGVBJVEFCGKKMKOVSSB via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/30/21
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“Never give up. Your conviction, presentation, of life and death stories are strong, sad and honest.
We have a long way to go but we are getting “ somewhere” .
In a palliative situation when a patient has had enough that should be respected.
One day……”
Nemtac via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/09/21
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“A brilliant podcast & discussion on our right to have control over our departure. I’m a former Registered nurse & have witnessed numerous deaths that made me feel very uncomfortable with our healthcare system & so called palliative care. Take control everyone, or it could be you. Exit...”Read full review »
Death with dignity via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/03/21
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“Thank you Andrew, I have just finished the final bonus episode of Better Off Dead. This podcast is so well presented & I really found great benefit to hearing many different sides of the stories/different perspectives & lived experiences. I will probably listen to all episodes again in...”Read full review »
Lexi26816 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/23/21
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“I am watching my 77yr old father in the last stages of multiple myeloma after 6 excruciating painful years of treatment, palliative care have just told him there is nothing more they can do for him at home so he must decide when he wants to be admitted to hospice to die, I am so sad he will not...”Read full review »
Morrow133 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/08/21
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“Thank you Andrew Denton. Brilliantly researched, delivered and explained. Holistic,
Humane and full of Heart. Well done!”
Mumma | OT | Celebrant via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/08/21
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“Regardless of your stance or knowledge of assisted dying this is essential listening. Andrew put the individuals and families accessing assisted dying at the forefront and emphasized the importance of choice. Very powerful listening.”
Maddie 3761 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/14/21
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“Andrew, thank you for all you have done so far. I’ve seen many suffer and it’s cruel. You’re such a decent human I wish more were like you”
i like weird stuff via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/25/21
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“If I didn’t already advocate for these laws before listening, I would now. Thank you as ever for your compassionate, thoughtful and level-headed reporting, Andrew Denton.”
MoBoMonza via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/25/21
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“This podcast gives me hope for a more compassionate society.”
ReviewTitle via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/20/21
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“This podcast has affected me so deeply. I’ve been raving about it to my friends & family. It’s heartbreaking & beautiful all at the same time. Cannot recommend it highly enough.”
LeBonge via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/18/21
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“Andrew, Go Gentle, The Wheeler Centre. Better off Dead. Andrew presents the ‘FACTs’ on Euthanasia & Dying with Dignity in Australia. The Law, Religion, Doctors, Pharmacists, Politicians, Culture, Family and those who have made their choice.
Yes we are all going to die, but how you go, should...”Read full review »
pggreen via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/13/21
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“Such an incredibly written and produced podcast.”
KayeRoe via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/13/21
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“Such an important story! Such a brave and generous thing for ‘Jane’ to share. Thank you for this episode.”
Em & Stelstar via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/12/21
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“If only assisted dying was in when my Dad was ill over 20 yrs ago. The pain was heartbreaking.... Thank you Andrew this podcast is beautifully presented.... Sending love to Fiona and Wim.....”
pitman60 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/05/21
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“The Victorian model with centralized pharmacy service is a great option. Props to Prof Dooley for leading the way.”
craftdude30 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/01/21
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“Thank You Andrew Denton and to your entire crew for producing this series. The first series was amazing. This second series, so far, goes even deeper. This is THE toughest topic possible for a podcast and you do it justice. After listening to 3 episodes so far in this 2nd season, I am constantly...”Read full review »
DAVE 141 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/21
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“... of how the law in Victoria works and why it is so important.”
gpmfkp via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/24/21
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“Listening to Margarets story was like it was me. Im in a very similar boat where the rare disease i have with no treatment or cure i will lose my ability to do anything for myself including opening and closing my eyes i will be a brain a heart and lungs in a withered shell. I am 67 my father is...”Read full review »
fucoph via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/23/21
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“What a great episode. Phil had a marvelous doctor. Lucky Phil is right. A beautiful episode had me in tears.”
joogkoo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/21/21
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“This podcast has helped me through the trauma of watching both my parents die last year. I’d promised both of them that I’d never let them suffer. The current system ensured my promises were broken as I witnessed weeks of pain and despair. Andrew Denton’s commitment and compassionate approach to...”Read full review »
julz mcfoolz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/15/21
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“It’s not a fun listen but it’s so well done. Real people dealing with death and the heart-wrenching topic of euthanasia. As usual Andrew Denton is brilliant - asking the difficult questions, keeping his biases out of conversations with those who think differently, and empathy in spades....”Read full review »
The Get Up And Go Guru via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/17/19
“I was really moved by this podcast, even with no personal experience with euthanasia. It’s definitely a topic we need to be talking about a lot more.”
LilyAxel via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/10/19
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“Love the podcast - it’s a well overdue exploration of this important topic and very balanced. One message for ‘Dr Kathy’ though, we patients have a name for doctors like you: Heartsink Doctors, because we talk to you for 2 minutes and our hearts begin to sink.”
Dolly 82 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/12/19
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“I loved listening to this podcast a few years ago. I always recommend it to friends who are looking for new podcasts to listen to. I’m a veterinarian and in our profession euthanasia is just part of everyday life and it truely is such a gift we can give to our patients that are suffering. It was...”Read full review »
Siggy J via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/25/19
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“Can not rate highly enough, emotional, thought provoking....just brilliant. Only problem? This doesn’t show up in the search unless you use the title, not even under Andrews name!! So hard to find...but needs to be found, by many!”
allykikatkane via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/22/19
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“This series is a long form deep dive into the many perspectives on euthanasia. Denton draws his own conclusions on the topic towards the end but the series gives a lot of fair space for other points of view. It really does justice to such a complex, heart wrenching and fundamental question of...”Read full review »
fincle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/19
“Should be required listening for everyone. Voluntary Euthanasia, or more accurately the lack there of is destroying lives.
Religious madness needs to take a back seat to compassion and decency, and it needs to happen very soon. Every day we wait, is another potential tragedy.”
Kena161975 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/31/18
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“I can not understate how amazing this podcast is. It takes all the issues wich are commonly swept under the rug and brings them into full light. Thought provoking, emotional and well spoken, Denton has once again proven why he is on of Australias best speakers. Kudos for this amazing podcast.”
Aus_MD_student via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/07/18
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“This podcast is a must listen for all Australians especially our parliamentarians. I will be sending the link to this podcast to all federal members and encourage them to listen and keep these stories in mind when considering policy on this most important topic. Andrew Denton presents the...”Read full review »
Dicer23 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/14/18
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“I am very glad I listened to this podcast. I was never against assisted dying, but after listening to this intelligent and well-presented podcast series I am even more convinced that assisted dying is a right we should have access to. Andrew Denton is a pleasure to listen to. I particularly...”Read full review »
CaptainJemima via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/05/18
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“A must listen podcast for anyone who is alive, or anyone who knows someone who is.
The subject is engaged with compassion and clarity.”
_Jesse Lee via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/06/17
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“Amazing podcast. Andrew Denton is extraodinary. He admits his bias but still presents the other side.”
REK17 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/17/17
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“I've been a fan of Denton for years. There's not a lot of topics I agree with him whole heartedly on, but his manner and articulation is so disarming I always appreciate what he has to say. I haven't experienced a loved one dying, and my faith leans me away from assisted dying,...”Read full review »
Swangrrl via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/23/16
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“This is a great podcast that looks at a very controversial and difficult topic in a well-researched and balanced approach. Andrew Denton has done a great job of presenting the arguments for and against and I feel much more confident in understanding this tough topic.”
Bookish_Princess via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/13/16
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“This is an eye opening series that has been well researched and excellently presented. I listened to it around the time that my aunt had commuted suicide. She had recently been given a diagnosis of a terminal condition. The podcast helped me heal immensely and gave my aunt a voice.”
Open mind 11111 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/09/16
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“Andrew dedicated and outstanding, thx for saying what needs to be said. Your worth "cloning" and whatever you offer it's done with a full heart ❤️ ......thinking a money spinner and the next medium could be 'Super Denton' done in comic form, same evidential story lines but...”Read full review »
KEZ Watch via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/19/16
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“This is a thoughtfully provoking and beautifully put together series of discussions regarding the very sensitive and personal issue of assisted dying. I congratulate Andrew Denton on a difficult job, well done.”
Lucie63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/10/16
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“Andrew Denton, you are amazing! Keep fighting the fight. I have always backed euthanasia ever since my grandmother died nearly 2 decades ago a horrible death. This podcast has convinced me beyond a shadow of a doubt that we need this law ASAP”
MN1000234 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/08/16
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“Amazing work. This should be mandatory listening for all Australians”
El_97 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/16
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“Fantastically put together and profoundly moving. Required listening.”
Cakeline via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/03/16
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“I stumbled across the podcast purely by accident and couldn't stop listening to the end. Sensitive and thought provoking, delivered in a mature manner. It's a pity more people don't understand the need for special laws for special situations. It should be about choice not legal...”Read full review »
CeeGee28 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/22/16
“Certainly will challenge you or confirm your beliefs.”
Jmbsj via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/02/16
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“I face these issues in my job and haven't heard a more articulate more rounded discussion. Challenging yet uplifting and focused, thanks”Read full review »
Jennoz13453256568 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/15/16
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“Very powerful stories. Absolutely recommend.”
BobbyJohnSmith via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/14/16
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129953356 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/13/16
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“Before I started listening to Better Off Dead I knew I supported euthanasia in a vague sort of way. I now think that a) Australia's system is broken and b) this podcast should be required listening for every Australian, because it affects all of us. The show is well-researched, it tries to...”Read full review »
TheTeacup via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/21/16
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“Absolutely love this podcast. I sobbed many times listening to and from work. It was incredibly interesting to hear arguments for an against and learning how successful it is elsewhere in the world. Intense, emotional and thought provoking. Just stunning.”
freefall05 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/06/16
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