Life is a rich tapestry
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“I'm reviewing the mini-episodes as well as the longer episodes on Slate Plus (which I got just because of how excited I am about the mini-episodes).
I have to admit, I'm kind of head over heels for Mallory Ortberg. She is just enough Lit snob and just enough pop culture junkie that I think we could be best friends (read: girlfriends(red: gal pals)) forever. So, that was just a caveat, so you know what this review is headed towards. The answer: adoration.
Mallory Ortberg is hilarious. I knew that after becoming a fan of the Toast, and reading her book 'Texts from Jane Eyre' and following her on Twitter. But, what is suprising for me is the spead of her wit, and the good natured spirit that she exudes in every moment of this podcast. Yes, it's your run of the mill 'Dear Prudence' answers, but it's also Mallory's unique brand of self aware snark, concern for banal matters (that she makes hilarious), and a geniuine, palpable care that she has for the people who write/call in. Listening to her voice get thick when she talks about a person who's been mistreated by a boyfriend and possibly considering suicide makes you realize that she's not just answering these questions out of some misplaced desire for attention. She actually wants to help them. Of course, if you read Dear Prudence regularly, you get that feeling as well, but this is much more viseral.
I learn something every time I listen to this podcasts (The 3 Classical Virtues, for example), and her closing thought of the day is enough to leave me breathless with laughter (she has this whole essay about the Devil Wears Prada, and it's practically a masterpiece, I don't remember which episode, just listen to them all until you find it).
So, seriously, seriously, seriously, if you miss the Toast, or love Dear Prudence, or just think you might be in the mood to TRULY enjoy a terrific podcast, you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't subscribe.
Note: Some folks are complaning because these aren't full episodes, but honestly (and this is coming from a Slate Plus person), you get tons of the show at 30-45 minutes, and while I'm sure they'd love the support over there at Slate, you're not missing everything by listening to the free version. There are some Slate commercials, and other commercials, but it's not like they happen every 4 seconds, and take away from the show.”Read full review »
Browncoat83 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/16
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08/12/17
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“OK I love having Carvell on the show, you guys have an excellent dialogue and I appreciate the perspective he brings, (particularly last week's discussion on divorce because marriage is so much bigger than I love you or not, particularly when you have kids, so thank you Carvell). HOWEVER,...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
10/19/16
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“I want to like this podcast more. I really do. I think my main complaint is that Mallory only has extremely like minded guests, and they all answer every single letter exactly the same (repeating each other’s points over and over). They also make it sound like anyone with a different opinion is a...”Read full review »
Srah44 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/17
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