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“Cal is a good productivity guru. When he larps as a broad intellectual figure and advice columnist things go a bit off the rails. So you need to listen to the show the way you’d read Hacker News comments section - there’s occasional gold on technical topics and wildly variable takes on everything...”Read full review »
DenimDick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/24
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“Cal gives great practical advice for work and private life. This podcast has revolutionised my job and saved me from burnout.”
Fembarnspappa via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
11/14/24
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“This is just we all need in this crazy unrealistic “Grind culture “ we find ourselves in (yeah , grind yourself into the ground!!”) ..Cals Guidance will lead you to being more productive and satisfied in your life and work in a more rational way … I appreciate his easy going style and sense of...”Read full review »
Fitz1229 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“So grateful to have discovered this podcast. Love Cal’s systematic actionable advices that have been tried n tested by the author himself. I’ve gone on to purchase most of Cal’s books and recommended this podcast to friends n family. So many important gems on achieving a deep meaningful life!”
Cal’s Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/09/24
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“Author is very repetitive, I only listened around 30 episodes and can predict the way he’ll answer 80% of the questions.
He also palpably smug and I’m pretty sure thinks of his fans as groupies :) Although technically he only called that people who follow advice from other authors.
That being...”Read full review »
Artem Tikhomirov via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/30/24
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“Repeats and repeats the same thing, full of ads to the absurd level.”
Jan44374477 via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
09/02/24
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“I am only 15, but I feel like my life has already changed. This man, Dr. Newport, has pretty much devoted his adult life to helping others see life as something to be used and cherished, and it’s invaluable, from his books about Deep Work and Digital Minimalism (all of which I am reading) to his...”Read full review »
Preston Krogman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/24
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“Incredible helpful, entertaining and enlightening”
Sa_kar via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
08/21/24
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“I’m pretty far from the typical white-collar knowledge worker whom Cal is usually addressing directly, but I’ve still derived immense benefit from this show. Together with his new book Slow Productivity, it’s the best thing to happen for my time prioritization struggles since first reading...”Read full review »
This name req is silly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/24
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“As a person who’s recently gotten rid of all socials it’s refreshing hearing Cal Newport. First heard of him on the Ted talk years back. This podcast is phenomenal. So much value to take from these episodes”
Haddonfield63 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/24
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“I really value Cal’s work and the positive influence it has on my life. I especially appreciate how clearly he presents his innovative and exciting ideas on the podcast and the concrete implementation advice he offers, which inspires me to take action. The great rapport Cal enjoys with his...”Read full review »
Writer_Gurl via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/16/24
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“Terrific content and a breeze to sit for a listen any week. The hour show seems like 30 min.”
OMO BABA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/24
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“I eagerly look forward to each and every week for a new episode. The podcast consistently delivers great content on timely topics such as living a deep life, the impacts of technology, and even, much to my amusement as someone completely unaware of American sports, everything about the Washington...”Read full review »
aggonis via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/24
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“The topics are centered around productivity and achievement, rooted in becoming more fully human. Very grateful for this podcast and the work of Cal Newport.”
Jcboyn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/24
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“Great podcast!
Cal really helps you think better and be more effective with your work and life”
Matt Xe via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
07/21/24
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“All knowledge workers could really benefit from Cal Newport’s ideas and practical advice to make a real difference in this world while keeping a rich, serene, joyful and meaningful personal life. The podcast is both highly useful and entertaining, with a light tone, a good sound quality....”Read full review »
Littlecolette via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
07/19/24
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“I follow several podcasts, and this one is by far my favorite. I never miss an episode. Cal’s deep work/deep life philosophy has changed my life, and saved me from burnout. Great podcast!”
Monique43895672 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
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“I’ve been listening to Cal for a while, and I have found his approach to productivity the only one to make a meaningful impact. His approach is humane, especially in philosophy of Slow Productivity, not feeding hustle culture, but devising a way to work hard, well, and wisely in a way that...”Read full review »
Iosephus the White via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/24
“Cal Newport’s books have been a fixture in my education from the past 10 years. Having the variety in podcasts from this show has only deepened my commitment to the deep life. Thank you.”
Rich Ri. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/24
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“One of the best podcasts on productivity. I’ve been reading Cal’s books and articles long before this podcast existed. Scientific knowledge at its finest.”
george.fakinos via Apple Podcasts ·
Greece ·
07/10/24
“Cal has helped my understanding of working and living deeply and with more intention. Years ago he helped me reshape my relationship with social media, and now my obsession with spending my time in a meaningful way has expanded to the way I view work and my personal life.”
fivecmh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/24
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“I love the content. I feel like there is a lot of actionable takeaways. And I love his new book Slow productivity.”
Alecia Ann. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/24
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“This show has made a big impact in my life — plus, it’s fun”
semblables via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/24
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“I absolutely love this podcast. It is the one podcast I always listen to weekly without fail. I was introduced to Cal Newport through his book Deep Work and have been a huge fan since then. I eagerly await your next book Cal. The podcast is full of value every week. Kudos to Jessie as well.”
HolisticDoctorT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/24
“Especially for students. Have been listening for forever, thank you!”
rmm2242 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“I listen to cal each week on the way into work. I typically choose audiobooks over podcasts but love this one because they strike the right balance of humor and helpful content. Things I’ve learned from cal have had a tremendous impact on my career and how much I enjoy my office job.”
jack1.2.2.987 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“Love cal he’s one of the GOATS”
Chaim K. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/24
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“This is a disrespectful unedited waste of time, completely at odds with Cal’s written material.”
Jessy Catterwaul via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/24
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“This isn’t about productivity. It’s about living a more meaningful life in relationship to the work you do. Cal takes an approach that is unique, and it’s clear he’s out significant thought into his content here. It’s well informed, it’s well reasoned, the delivery is great and engaging. I always...”Read full review »
candle throb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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“Just lacks a bit of warmth, and is dry
Episodes are too long
Needs to be more dynamic; more guests; more sound production
After a few episode listens, I unsubscribed”
Dan the Milkshake Man via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/16/24
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“Cal is a truly original thinker and a real role model for cultivating a life well lived. I love his sane and nuanced approach to life in a world where many tend to drift towards the edges of the spectrum of opinions.”
alex99ell via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/29/24
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“Best podcast ever, to learn how to increase productivity in areas in your life that are your highest priority.”
kenhagen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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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
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