"Sort of, sort of sort of..."
Stephen Metcalf and Dana Stevens are quite astute, but I suggest they listen to themselves once in awhile. The use of the phrase "sort of" (Dana used it 36 times in one film review, Stephen nearly ties her every time he opens his mouth) is their version of the teen pause work "like." I sort of like this podcast but it sort of bothers me when they sort of.....Read full review »
galval via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/06/08
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I'm astonished at how many people dislike poor Stephen Metcalf. I adore him. I first encountered him in the Slate Book Club discussions, where I admit he put me off by appearing never to enjoy anything. But there really are limits to his curmudgeonliness, and once I learned what they were I...Read full review »
carmelist via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/10/10
I just listened to the George Carlin "memorial" on the July 4th 2008 edition. I have never heard a more offensive portrayal of the recently departed than Stephen Metcalf's take on Carlin - "I just don't think he is funny." Then they went on and played very funny Carlin...Read full review »
atacta via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/06/08
This is my favorite podcast. It's always funny and interesting, and the commentators seem authentic and genuinely fond of one another. At the end of the program, they give recommendations, and I've followed several of them and been introduced to a lot of good stuff.Read full review »
Hannahb517 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/13/09
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