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“At a time when critical thinking and academia in general are under attack from without and within, this series provides a treasure trove of insight to listeners frustrated by the wasteland of today’s media.
The beliefs and arguments of dozens of the world’s deep thinkers, on a vast range of...”Read full review »
Johntechwriter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/18
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“Really enjoy being able to experience the lectures of so many intelligent, well informed individuals speaking about their varied fields. Truly worth the listen for me.”
joeybudfahq via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/15
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“This was a great show. so sad that it has been cancelled due to budget cuts at TVO.”
kragop83 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/15/14
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“Great show/podcast, but why no updates in _4 months_??
Please tell me this HASN'T gone poof! :(”
AxeGrrl via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/15/14
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“I love and listen to many Podcasts - at the gym, in the car and so forth... Big Ideas is one of my favorites. I look forward to the next podcast and relish them. Makes the hour at the gym fly by!”
VikenMekhtarian via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/27/13
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“If you have any intellectual curiosity about anything, you need to subscribe to this podcast. The range of topics and the variety of speakers, each of whom is an acknowledged expert in his or her field, will assure that you will be engaged, informed, entertained, and provided with abundant fresh...”Read full review »
I. V. Ludus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/13
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“Most of the speakers and their lectures are worth listening to.”
Snorkel T via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/03/13
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“Immensely powerful,inspirational and informative - longer and more detailed than TED but well worth the extra investment for the many gems to be found.”
The land down under via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/15/12
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“This podcast has changed my life. I no longer crave the company of intellectuals.”
Chandra Ashlin via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/16/12
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“These Podcasts are absolutely great to people like me who have poor vision and cannot read for long. I am thankful that I am not shut off by eye illness from learning such wide-ranging topics from such experts in their field.”
Learnbyear via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/11/12
“Big Ideas is a long form treatment of topics that are of interest to those who also enjoy TED talks, Seminars on Long Term Thinking (SALT) from the Long Now foundations, etc….”
Ruffreto via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/12
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“... And variety.”
catsby09862 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/16/12
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“The lectures and talks presented here are a valuable service to progressive thought. Often, the talks are the life's focus of an academic and they precis their conclusions and wonders for anyone with the patience to listen. Treat yourself and subscribe.”
a postman in sweden via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
09/02/11
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“Some really good podcasts, some miuch better than others but consistently very sharp, thoughtful people, some of the comments and observations incredibly insightful. Hard to compare to any other podcast. Shows how close we are in the world to Canada and their issues, feels like US issues with...”Read full review »
GlennC. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/11
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“Indispensable well produced show”
AVNoble via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/28/11
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“but deeper and more thorough.”
Searey Usly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/11
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“I really like these podcasts! There are a lot of them — a lot of topics. If you like to learn, are somewhat open-minded, and enjoy listening to what others have to say.. Well this is for you! Podcasts take a lot of memory space though.. We should be able to zip them! Imjustsayin ; )”
SillyG. via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/05/11
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“... more sources offering the quality and range of this unbeatable series. The quality varies, of course, but only from 4.5 stars to 5. Some are sublime - doubters are referred to number 49. The whole series offers a finely balanced and fascinating view, sometimes highly amusing, sometimes deeply...”Read full review »
Pinebender via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/29/11
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“Fantasic. Has re-invigorated my lifestyle and the way I approach the world. Thank you so much.”
Mark Wickman via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/04/11
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“Good content and reasoning take time and that is what Big Ideas offers. Better than TED, very worthwhile listening.”
Frank Kresin via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
10/17/10
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“I was a great fan of this program from its inception years ago and am very glad it's now podcasted, but it seems no thought was given to this new format; the audio is poor, and there is no editing done to fit the ~ 1 hr limit per episode...except lopping the end off. I'd much rather see fewer but...”Read full review »
phibian via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/04/10
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“Awesome topics, very informative.”
Ali Abdullah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/09
“I really found, upon first subscribing, the content of a lot of these podcasts are essential listening for anyone interested in culture, society, politics and the environment!”
canadiancat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/08/09
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“Worth listening to every time. Different speakers and different topics every time but always, always interesting.”
Swedie via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
04/20/09
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“I really enjoy the variety and well presented content. Worth subscribing to...”
DougetAl via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/17/09
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“A fantastic resource for those people who are interested in the universe and it's contents. Truly excellent.”
Matme via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/06/09
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“I've now listened to six of the Big Ideas podcasts and have not found one that is bad. The programs are intelligent, insightful and inpirational, making one want to expand further on the subjects covered. I'm very much looking forward to experiencing additional programs! I recommend these to...”Read full review »
fvongraf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/08
“i really love this podcast - it provides such an intersting mixture of different topics, with topics from the real experts, not just reporters condensing the facts. i really like the variety and that so very many of the lecturers try to keep the 'story' interesting and connect it to real life. ...”Read full review »
i heart stories via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/08
“This is one of my favourite programs, lots of good great speakers, and interesting ideas. I really wish more people were listening to this, but also discussing what they hear.”Read full review »
Robert Douglas John Fraser via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/30/08
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“Along with the TED talks this is the most informative and enjoyable show I've found. Each morning I look forward to listening to a talk as I walk to work. Thanks guys!”
Adam Shand via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/21/08
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“This podcast presents a variety of interesting topics and the format permits the speakers to illuminate their work on their own terms in contrast to shorter interview segments on radio programs. It seems to be consistent that the audio track does not include an announcer, moderator or question...”Read full review »
FlightDeck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/08
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“Exactly the type of content I needed in my iPod. I beleive every human on the planet could benefit by listening to these lectures.”
hharperson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/08
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“Looks like the most recent podcast is a massive videocast -- I can't see why the switch to video would be necessary -- too bad, looks like I'll be unsubscribing”
hb_85 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/24/07
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“Long (an hour), but very good. Its greaet to listen to people worth listening too. I'm so glad I found it.”
SoWhat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/07
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“Forget about old school teachings, Big Ideas offers you the possibility to improve your english skills and, at the same time, suggest new way of seeing things. Every time I have to face a long trip, I stuff my ipod with more than a lecture... I suggest you to do the same!”
arch.SchiavonBellò via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
06/19/07
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“This is IMHO, one of the best podcasts around. It is a very well produced and intellectually stimulating series.”
limbretimbre via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/07
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“Keep them coming! I could listen to many of these every day.”
inwitnessprotecton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/07
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“This program(me) is a terrific addition to my podcast menu and one of the three that I most look forward to new installments of. Another reviewer noted the lack of introductory info- the program begins where the lecture begins. I, for one, think that is a lot of fun especially because from one...”Read full review »
large23220 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/06
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“For those of you, like me, who only learn about the subjects they find interesting - this podcast is for you. This podcast has been such a source of great conversations, you can't help but bring up the most amazing things you've heard here! You'll never go to another social gathering without the...”Read full review »
Mangey via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/06/06
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“These lectures are interesting and excellent. Sometimes the lecture recordings end abruptly, but the content is great. Thanks very much!”Read full review »
LCNak via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/15/06
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“This is the sort of program that was podcasting was made for. The topics are free ranging and almost always thought provoking and interesting. However, the quality of the lectures (and audio) does vary.”
Meursault~ via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/04/06
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“Again and again I am pleasantly surprised by both the lecturers and the lectures of Big Ideas. During work outs they keep me updated on language, psychology, astronomy, politics, history and other subjects.
The enthousiasm is catching and it is incredible how most of them can keep my attention...”Read full review »
Ingrid Wong via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
06/18/06
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“Some episodes are fascinating lectures. Some are duds. Almost all of them start out with zero introduction, so you may well not even know who is speaking. I suggest subscribing, but know that some weeks it won't be worth your time.”
ike9898 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/06
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“there are some really fine lectures here, well done!”
joy orion via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
04/06/06
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“At last I can leave my house on Sunday afternoons. Thanks! Here's hoping you podcast some Robert Adams book reviews!”
Benedict Harris via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/13/06
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“Some of these lectures are very interesting and the presentations compelling. They are just the sort of programs I hoped to discover when I bought my IPod, replete with ideas, writing and even humor that make travel enjoyable.”
RobCrim via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/06
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