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“I don’t want this on my phone. I cannot see how to delete it and all of Wonderly. I did not order this and I don’t want it.”
Keeping It Classy Chick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/24
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“Loved this. Love the host and loved the story. So interesting and entertaining.”
knowledgeaholic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/23
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“Interesting story. Annoying narration. I’d rather draw my own conclusions about a subject than be told how or what to think of one. Just tell the story in an entertaining way - we’re smart enough to form our own opinions and conclusions.”
SScarrella via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/22
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“This is a well-researched, brilliantly presented romp through the Berlusconi years, full of breath-taking facts. Addictive, bizarre, a bit sad, and very illuminating. Thank you!”
sharemyfoxhole via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/24/21
“I found this to be interesting, but was sometimes difficult to follow the various persons involved—sometimes the names were so similar. Also, I found SO MANY similarities between between Silvio and the top American leader (2016-2020). It also shows that the human nature of people (males in this...”Read full review »
USA Mknitter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/21
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“Really loved this podcast! Could have been talking about several Mediterranean countries I know of. Corruption is rife in so many of these places. I enjoyed the background info about Silvio and Italian Politics. Also loved the narrator.. great job!!”
Mezzles21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/14/21
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“Loved this podcast. Not many things make me laugh out loud, between Whitney’s quips and the story I was blown away. The namesake joke reminds me of something I would have heard as a bartender in the 80’s!”
Barlaws via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/21
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“It’s hard to listen to because of the hosts constant banter that made me cringe throughout the whole thing.”
lizaza2314 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
08/30/21
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“The assumption of the narrator is that we all understand that Silvio is bad, so when he’s succeeding it’s bad and when he’s seeing setbacks it’s his rightful comeuppance.
Yes, we understand from the description that he’s supposed to be the bad guy, but you take way too long to explain why he’s...”Read full review »
Coda stream via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/21
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“Very thorough and sound journalism, but the writing and presentation is fairly tasteless. The titular phrase is openly a reference to a racist rape joke, and they made it the TITLE. If you can find a better Berlusconi exposé, choose that instead.”
Nimi4395 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/21
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“When people ask me for podcast recommendations, this is #1 on my list. Fantastic!”
Cryss L via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/21
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“Well delivered insight into the normalised antics that go on, in and around, decision making in Italy.”
Bacinotta via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
07/19/21
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“Excellent podcast in every aspect. Loved WC voice. It’s a disgusting story. Did The Loser just copied Berlusconi? I do hope his end is different!!”
BestCoincidence via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/21
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“New Review: I know that until there is a massive backlash of some sort, the likelihood of Wondery changing anything about this is slim to none, but I have found that I am going to stop listening to any of the material. As good as the storylines may be (in some of their shows, this one is an...”Read full review »
DubbaDeezy84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/21
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“Didn’t realise I could have more contempt for Berlusconi - it is possible! Great podcast”
Spandolini via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/19/21
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“Wow. As nasty as American politics are, we’ve found something nastier. Love to hear the stories about Silvio. Reminds me of a former governor of Louisiana who said, allegedly, yes, I’m a crook but at least I’m im being honest with you. He was voted in several times (might be a good podcast)....”Read full review »
BIGDON01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/21
“This story deserves a much deeper dive and an entirely different tone.
The circus-style music that’s often used throughout completely minimises Berlusconi’s lifelong career of sociopathy and misogyny, and the trail of destruction he leaves behind him.
It’s important to do stories like this...”Read full review »
fidunfi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/15/21
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“Love Whitney & her silly quips - made this terrifying story a little more lighthearted. Well done! A great work time binge.”
LuckyMcCoy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/21
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“Doesn’t need the over the top narration and bad jokes. But still a good listen”
Mina-999 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/14/21
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“Such a great listen - host is on point in delivery.”
JBinJPN via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
04/14/21
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“A lot of tongue-in-cheek humor so it wasn’t boring. I especially laughed when, in the very end, she eluded to how a skirt chasing, money grabbing politician couldn’t happen here! Hahaha! Calling Bill Clinton out like that!!”
smiles813 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/21
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“Story is reasonably interesting. Host is typical excited nauseating American.”
bcpretzel via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/11/21
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“If you find American accented vocal fry irritating then this probably isn’t for you.”
Daddyolive via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/09/21
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“Bunga-Bunga is one of the best and the most entertaining productions ever. Whitney Cummings makes the whole thing glow as the host.
Every citizen in every democracy in the world should listen to this. It takes you into the rooms of power.”
Zuppadii via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
03/27/21
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“Huge fan of wonders podcasts and “feeling the story” however in this case I could have dealt with feeling the story through a different narrator as Whitney Cummings made this mostly dull story insufferable.”
rybagel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/21
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“American girls pretending to know all about Italian politics. The only interesting thing about this podcast is the thumbnail and the title, everything else is Boring.”
Valentino-5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/21
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“Loving this podcast, heard a little of this story but great to get a bigger picture. Plus LOVE Whitney Cummings.”
Ellen Stagg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/21
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“It’s prolly a Great story, I just couldnt get into this style of telling it. Also, I dont like the title and the story behind it was pretty anti-climactic.”
Ang mr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/21
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“Truly excellent work, entertaining and horrifying”
adiblaas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/21
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“Pathetic storytelling with stupid ironic and heavy handed jokes. Not funny and wish you had simply told the story without all the sing song reading.
Sounded like a bad disc jockey”
Historical Listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/21
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“Great reporting but the host’s jokes are painful and absolutely insufferable. It almost makes this unlistenable. This would have been just as funny with straight narration and none of the forced commentary.”
jane3083 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/21
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“Absolutely engaging narration of a very weird part of Italy’s recent history. Told in such a way that I feel like I am hearing it from a favorite girlfriend while talking over dinner. Obviously well researched so I learned something too. Highly recommend this.”
Ochrequills via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/21
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“An unethical charming ruler of a country who’s mob rule violates all laws, ethics, and standards? Would never happen in the U.S.
It’s like the Trump story if he had sex parties in Mara Lago.”
Jeremy42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/21
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“Story is interesting but the hosts narration is heavy handed, biased, and overall sounds likes shes just trying a bit too hard to make a point. We get it.”
mnicolegamache via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/21
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“Interesting story but the ad reads make it intolerable.”
DCMCK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/21
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“I love the way the story is put together and always with that dry wit!”
SwarMamba via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/08/21
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“This is an interesting story! To the reviewers criticising the narrator’s pronunciation of “bunga bunga”: that’s exactly how it’s pronounced in Italian (Italian was my first language).”
Gnocco 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/08/21
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“The host seems to be marmite and your opinion of her will likely reflect the review you give of this podcast series. My one star review tells you my thoughts on her. Irritating. Shame, could have been an interesting series.”
Melbadog via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/08/21
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“Great storytelling and good narration. I like Whitney’s narration a lot but some of the jokes and comments felt a little heavy-handed or forced. Overall a very interesting and informative podcast.”
Lsjourf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/21
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“Whitney’s dismissive style makes sense through an American lens. Yet the interview with an accomplished Italy based American journalist in chapter nine reveals the Italian frame of reference. Not so dismissive at all. The death of objective reporting continues. Whitney didn’t show up for Chapter 9”
nmomtwn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/21
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“This is such a fascinating story, but the immaturity and the ‘Americans are better than this’ attitude of the narrator ruined it.”
Msuligoj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/21
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“Way too US political bias to enjoy.”
QT0503 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/21
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“Really enjoyed this podcast , informative and funny .”
Justers1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/23/21
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“Hope to see more podcasts like this!”
Shebear2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/22/21
“Typical American overly dramatic narration. Wondery is disappointing me lately in all of their new podcast. I couldn’t listen to this for more than 5 minutes. Also, please learn to pronounce ‘Bunga, Bunga’ correctly, since you’re presenting a whole podcast with this name.”
Tebetha via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/18/21
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“Tried to listen but could not get interested. Sarcasm overload!”
05763298674380 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/21
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“The host/ narrator is fantastic, absolutely hilarious”
KanePB via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/15/21
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“Listened to it all in one go. It’s entertaining, informative and the host has a nice voice. Sometimes I found it hard to follow as they didn’t tell the story strictly chronologically but they re-explain some things so it didn’t matter that much. Highly recommend.”
annapleye via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/13/21
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“Amazing story spoilt by amateur hour, over the top narration. The story is so strong it didn’t need the childish presentation. Episode 9 with a different host showed how good the series could have been. Adverts very intrusive.”
Twain56 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/06/21
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“I love Whitney! She’s entertaining as she tells this story and not too shy to say things as they are. I thought our country was corrupt—-yikes!”
momcamper1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/21
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