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“I want to love this podcast, but I always end up turning off episodes because I cannot stand the way the host interrupts his guests, makes little noises over them while they're speaking, rephrases their points after they've already been capably made, and generally inserts himself into the show's airtime in an unprofessional and perhaps even narcissistic way. I wonder if the host might also need to examine his gender and class politics: I've found he's much more deferential to male guests, especially those who teach at Ivies, than to the female professors to whose episodes I've tried to listen. The premise of this show is perfection, and the discussion definitely has its moments, but the host really needs to learn to hold his tongue and give over the floor.”Read full review »
Dr.Vive via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“Really enjoy this, excited for summer to turn to fall so I can burn through all the back episodes.
Would like to share episodes to my Instagram story, I suppose I could do that from the app?
Yada yada, thanks a bunch.
Mammoth Lakes CA”
yourdailynate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/24
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“This podcast has become my constant companion as I walk; it is insightful and accessible, and features a lovely rapport between the host and his guests.”
reader/writer/listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/23
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“I very much enjoy the in depth discussions and wonderful selection of guests and poems on this podcast. It is a pleasure to learn from such close and well informed readings. My one note is that I agree with another reviewer that Kamran, who certainly has his own valuable insights to add, does...”Read full review »
Poetry podcast listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/23
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