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“I’m unsubscribing after enjoying Kristin & Jolenta’s feed for years.
I loved By the Book but always felt that planning that show and living that way must have been a heavy lift. So, when I noticed the themes of the books they reviewed started to fall into just a few categories with the same arguments to be made each time, I wasn’t surprised that they closed that chapter and tried a new show.
I don’t love the new show, but honestly I’d probably stick with it just out of habit if it weren’t for the hosts being increasingly hard to listen to. For context: most of my favorite podcasts would probably be deemed “woke” by those across the aisle, and I strongly relate to the values and vision these hosts are championing. But, the near-constant caveats, acknowledgement of privilege, reminders re. underrepresented groups… it’s been taken to such an extreme as to be unwieldy and difficult to listen to. Which is a shame because the hosts do give good advice.
I was also off put by the Hilaria/Hilary Baldwin episode. Granted, I’ve not followed any of her story closely and everything I’ve heard does seem very problematic. BUT, I would rather be a person who takes the most charitable view, especially as an outsider who can never truly know what’s going on. You can say that a behavior reads a certain way and is concerning while still leaving room for a little grace. Maybe there’s mental illness involved that we don’t know about? From hosts I’ve come to see as empathetic people, I found their approach in this episode to be to aggressive, cold, judgy, and completely devoid of nuance.
I did gain value from the old show, and I’m grateful for that. But, sadly, this new show (and the seeming evolution of these hosts) is not for me.”
abuvia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/23
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“Keep them coming - I love this podcast! It's nice to listen to something that's not trying find deep meaning in every aspect of humanity - this is just real and fun and feels like talking about some crazy projects with your BFFs.”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
04/11/17
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“Good concept. Ladies are funny and smart. Next book should be Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.”
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United States of America ·
03/28/17
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