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“Deep Questions is the only podcast I listen to every week without fail.
I find myself learning something new and interesting every episode. Above all it’s a show that makes you think about your life and take small changes (bets) to improve it in a meaningful way.
The show is also quite...”Read full review »
popheart08 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
04/08/24
“I first came across Cal via the Minimalists. Since then I’ve read So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Deep Work & Digital Minimalism and they’re all fabulous books that have given me actionable ideas about how to improve my own productivity. If you’re interested in improving your productivity, or...”Read full review »
tkerby91 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/11/24
“This is one of my favorite podcasts right now, so much good content! Love the deep dives and the case studies. There is one thing that flummoxes me, however. Cal says “drawling” instead of “drawing.” Why? Is this an east coast thing? Have people corrected him and he just delights in the...”Read full review »
JennaDPPB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“This is the only podcast I listen to that has insights that I actually end up applying to my own life. Many podcasts give advice, but none else have prompted me to make real positive changes that stick.
At the beginning of the podcast’s run, Cal mostly just answered questions from listeners and...”Read full review »
andrewvazquez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/24
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“I really enjoyed this podcast when it first started out and even submitted a question in the first year. It was cool to watch Cal work through his ideas in real time with actual situations. But it turns out lots of people have the same problems at work, and as the podcast has grown bigger and...”Read full review »
Mmb10r via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/24
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“This podcast has some useful content, But only 30-45 minutes of it. Episodes generally run for more than an hour which is completely unnecessary.”
pritevski via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/19/24
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“Excellent insights - Has impacted my workflow and daily habits in a positive way. Thanks to Cal and Jesse!”
Joey Lombardi via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/02/24
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“For knowledge workers this is the best and most useful content there is and there has ever been on the planet, and arguably in the universe.”
kritbjkbvzhiugf via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/30/23
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“Superb, always on point. Cal does a lot of wonderful work.”
ObsidianTain via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/24/23
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“I am following Cal Newport‘s publications since 2017. His work has had a big impact on my career and private life. Wonderful podcast!”
Lorenz66 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/15/23
“Episode 254 is one of my faves but there is a constant boom boom boom noise in the background that just ruins the episode. I hope there aren’t any other episodes like this. This one is so clippable - so much good stuff that people will want to listen to repeatedly…but the background noise drove...”Read full review »
jemmy999 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/14/23
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“If you’re a self improver, this show is for you. Cal’s advice is articulate, hilarious, and pragmatic. Everything from productivity to career direction to living more meaningfully with less distraction. My life runs like a TAG Heuer thanks to Cal. Smooth. Okay, not always, but increasingly....”Read full review »
Brian Stanton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“Feels like listening to ads on repeat..”
Barbara0110bin via Apple Podcasts ·
Romania ·
09/09/23
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“I appreciate when content flows effectively and efficiently from a creator (but is still packed with research, interesting insights, and problem-solving tactics). In other words, some real magic is being pumped out consistently here and a lot of it is original and hard to find on other podcasts....”Read full review »
Michelle VanCura via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/23
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“Life-changing. I owe so, so much to Cal.
Listen to his podcasts, read his books, reclaim your life!!”
bhaveshg20 via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
08/25/23
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“Very practical and insightful 😇”
Nostalgia Rewind via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
08/22/23
“I thought it was the tool. I thought the next planner or the next piece of software would make work better. More manageable. More tolerable.
I was wrong. I didn’t have systems in my life that worked. I didn’t have a WAY of working and thinking that adequately addressed the modern workplace....”Read full review »
natecoumbe31 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/23
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“A fantastic podcast. Cal values his time and his audience’s. There’s not a lot of fluff here or meandering tangents. He gets right to the crux of the problem, addressing questions, providing insights, and useful tips. I appreciate the timestamps, too, which further prove he not interested in...”Read full review »
Megs508 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/23
“Cal’s advice manages to feel modern, wise, cutting edge, relevant and timeless without gimmicks and, importantly, without being contradictory. So much online “productivity advice” feels gimmicky, shallow(!), and more about shiny tools and marginal gains for clicks which, ultimately, cause more...”Read full review »
Alex48733 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/23
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“As a knowledge worker, his books and podcasts helped me a lot. Thank you Cal ❤️”
mahdikarimi199978 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/23
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“Love Cal’s podcasts. Packed with useful info, always experimenting to keep the show fresh and he has a wicked sense of humour. Keep it up Cal. Big fan from Scotland.”
davie haldo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/25/23
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“Cal Newport simplifies complicated subjects while adding depth. Absolutely brilliant! The only podcast I usually listen to at normal speed because his pace is perfect and he’s serving up way too much to take in at 1.5x or 2x. At first I thought I’d never listen to the same person talk for an hour...”Read full review »
NLNReviews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“Dit was hele een leuke podcasten om naar te luisteren. Ik heb er veel van opgestoken. Maar nu moet je er een joetjoep filmpje bij bekijken om het te kunnen volgen. Ik haak daarom af. Jammer.”
teis via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
04/19/23
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“I was really enjoying the content until he had to mock any feminist critique of his work, because of course the feminist critics are idiots who don’t understand anything and are attacking a straw man.
Your theories are useful and interesting, but you don’t need to defend the point that there is...”Read full review »
suzanne1119 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/13/23
“I have learned a lot from reading Deep Work and SGTCIY, but it’s this podcast that has really helped me learn about or validate my intuition about how to prioritize my time - even though I’m at a primarily undergraduate/teaching university. Time blocking for my research is the only way to move my...”Read full review »
Apollo133 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/23
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“Love Cal’s books so really enjoy the podcast. One for those seeking a better working life, deeper work and solutions for getting off social media.”
ble1999 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/18/23
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“Love Cal Newport’s work, for over 10 years. He’s helped me in so many ways, but sometimes…man let Jesse speak! He keeps getting interrupted by Cal.”
rtown via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/08/23
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“This is absolutely a must listen and think about podcast for anyone and everyone. Yes it’s more relevant for knowledge workers but anyone would benefit from the structured thinking Cal and my fave, Jesse, discuss”
DblThnk via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/08/23
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“I always enjoy Cal’s sincere take on the world of work and the way we get pulled in so many distracting ways. Deep Work is an excellent methodology/lifestyle to right the ship and reduce the stress.”
Tom Stephenson via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/08/23
“I am a full time remote working Director for my company and a mother of two young kids. Implementing Cal’s strategies have taken me out of being the middle man and saved me so much grief. Specifically, using Smartsheet to manage team project communications, referring any external persons to...”Read full review »
Lexy17515 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/23
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“I’m a physician and father of young kids. I have looked around for different sources to help improve productivity; decrease over-scheduling, distraction, and stress; and focus on the more fulfilling things in my life. Deep Questions and Cal’s books have provided the most useful guidance I have...”Read full review »
Arizona ron 82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
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“Cal Newport has good insights.”
jmvideos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
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“Look,if it was only Cal I would’ve rated this a 10 out of 5 but i come checking on the podcast after some time and there’s this new guy Jesse who hasn’t written any books,who isn’t an MIT professor, who hasn’t done anything “so good that it can’t be ignored” and is given me his opinion on what...”Read full review »
show stopper69 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/23
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“Came for the productivity enhancement, stayed for the deep wisdom and highly practical advice on how to live well.”
Maccavelli via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/15/23
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“Podcast highlight of the week.”
tornsuits NO via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
01/14/23
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“I discovered Cal Newport’s body of work at Powells bookstore in Portland, Oregon, where “So Good They Can’t Ignore You” was featured as an Employee Favorite. Later, I found Cal’s Deep Questions podcast, where he enjoyably(!) unfolds his personal pursuit of what he calls Lifestyle Centric Career...”Read full review »
Bonnie Wojcik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/23
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“It’s hard to believe that this is free. Cal, the wisdom that you offer, with a lighthearted and kind spirit, is wonderful. I’m constantly sharing episodes with colleagues, friends and family. Pure gold! If David Allen and Andrew Huberman had a baby … it might be a lot like you! Thank you for all...”Read full review »
Cpm815 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/23
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“Cal Newport is a well-oiled machine and has the tips and tricks one needs to leverage their brain at ultimate capacity. His methods allow for insane productively in small amounts of time. Must listen podcast”
Codemaster919 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/23
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“Been with this podcast from the start. Highly practical and effective advice.”
chrisl72uk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/23
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“1. I learn something every week
2. Highly relevant and addresses specific challenges I can relate to.
3. Reminds me I’m not weird to think there’s a better way to work!”
thomasdcfoy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/23
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“This is my revised review, after the initial one was removed. There is some good content here but the host comes off a bit preachy and full of himself. And the office video tour, which featured his books on every wall of the space, was perhaps a bit much.”
G Stuart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/22
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“… just felt like one big promo for Ryan H and his new book. I lasted until half way through then gave up. Can we please have all Cal or at least much less bro-centric promo content please? It’s the first time ever I’ve not finished one of your podcasts, Cal.”
Lizzyloula via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/27/22
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“I love this podcast (along with Cal’s incredible body of work) and am so grateful for the deeper insights, reminders, recommendations and new information. An added bonus: Cal is HILARIOUS! Keep up the good work! P.S. Cal, please don’t EVER stop talking about baseball… even if your team is the...”Read full review »
Hilary Foote via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/22
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“Cal Newport’s advice is great. Love the podcast.”
Earnhar768 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/22
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“I love this podcast and can’t wait for it to drop every week. Cal’s productivity and deep life insights are always interesting, helpful, and a pleasure to listen to. I also love that it’s not a political show. Amid all the division today this podcast actually soothes the soul.”
Andrea Elisabeth K. via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/08/22
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“Good content here but two things I wish would change—one is that Newport seems to be doing an impression of talk radio hosts he has listened to, with long pauses between words, etc. He should just use his natural voice. The other is that he overdoes it with the self-deprecating humor, and jokes...”Read full review »
Toddman127 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/22
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