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“Really enjoy this podcast. I’m a fan of the desert scene and this host has been a very interesting promoter of his region and it’s folklore and stories.”
Nalu Raw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/24
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“Longtime fan from Antelope Valley. Really enjoyed talk about Freemasons, as I used to ponder them as a cult, from looking at headstones in old cemetaries”
GreyhoundXX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/24
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“My GOD, this guy!
When I pop-on the latest transmission, oh HOW it hits just right. His smooth-jazz utterances are of a rarefied vintage, and their vibe washes across me like a breeze off the arroyo, in the night.”
El Canadiensé via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/16/24
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“Simply the best podcast out there. Informative, interesting, captivating, well written and researched and with a way of holding your attention and inviting multiple re-listens. Ken Layne is a national treasure.”
Hexenzsene via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/02/24
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“I remember hearing a cassette tape with Mojo in Spokane Wa in the late 80s. Reminds me of driving around as a teenager. RIP. Thanks for the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️”
💕brener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/24
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“His is the voice — almost a frequency —of the liminality before sleep. I am a creature of far northeastern forests and ice oceans, a shadow skulker and rain prayee, basically I’m lichen: and so nurse an immediate, unreasonable & loathing of the desert, especially in socal. But I think in...”Read full review »
ana691! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“Simply the best podcast ever”
tclundin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/24
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“The best, takes a bit to understand the logic and sometimes a few days to process but it’s always on point and timely.”
0123456781976 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“The tribute to Mojo Nixon moved me to tears in places, which I suppose is a necessary catharsis. I had already stenciled out a banner for my cabin and rehung one of the cruise flags he signed a couple years back.
His outlaw country broadcasts of boat shows always put the landlubbers right there...”Read full review »
Jenny Unafraid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/24
“Living in the Mojave, but not being able to tune in to listen to these on the FM is unfortunate for me, so I’m glad for this podcast. But if you would like to listen on Friday nights, you can go to 107.7 FM’s website and stream the broadcast live. I love Ken’s show, and have listened to every...”Read full review »
Jgonzo999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/24
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“I’m a huge fan of Ken’s profound, rambling desert musings. But I have to say re. the Dec. 8 podcast that it’s hard to grok the profundity if the ramblings are inaudible. It could be that in my dotage, my hearing isn’t up to the task but I haven’t experienced a completely inaudible monologue...”Read full review »
Kyoung21b via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/23
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“It’s like the doctor- psychiatrist on twin peaks with his radio show. I has a weird comfortable feeling. I enjoy this show a lot.”
gregorio,roth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/23
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“A great episode for the 200 th installment of the voice of the desert. The Poe poem Alone was an excellent celebration for this milestone.”
THEGRIFF! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/23
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“This guy is my spirit animal”
loooovooooool via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/23
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“From Aotearoa New Zealand we send fraternal greetings, commiserations, celebratory recognition and gratitudes.
Ngā mihi,
Tom Mountainfire”
NVDA wallah via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/24/23
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“This is my favorite podcast. If the desert calls to you like it does me, this is it, you’re home. Thanks, Ken!”
Christy V Dubs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/23
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“I’ve been listening for a few years and this show never disappoints! Ken has a great way of finding fun and interesting subjects and delivering them in a way that makes you want to listen. He researches topics well and includes all of the details you need to really understand and enjoy each...”Read full review »
Sooo disapponted. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/23
“There’s just something about the southwest U.S. deserts: The tough-as-nails flora and fauna, the wide-open views with the big skies and the dazzling sunsets, and —best of all— the unique, creative people who choose to live or spend time there. Once you develop an affinity for the desert and...”Read full review »
foist on my own petard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/23
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“Ken Layne is a wonderful storyteller with a unique voice. He does local history right. I’ve lived in the Mojave and he captures the pace of things… brings me back there instantly. More please! 🩷🎵”
Shellmage via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/23
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“Great content but background music is distracting which makes listening difficult.”
Humhoney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/23
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“One of the finest creative projects around the american deserts”
Razorblyde via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
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“I've been around deserts off and on for decades, and this show evokes the awe and wonder that they bring. Some of the stories stretch believability, but just enough to leave me wondering "Could that be true?" and anxiously waiting for another episode that might bring resolution.”Read full review »
Professor ATP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“A glimpse into the world I frequent with a touch of magic. Love Love Love !”
Oceanfloat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/23
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“So glad I stumbled across this show…absolutely mesmerizing and engaging. Thank you for sharing your love of a biome I have not spent nearly enough time in. 🌵”
curiousScott via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/23
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“The Great Mojave Desert can be a scary place. If you aren’t having to dodge alien visitors to our planet, you’re probably dealing with airbnb’s or rattlers. Mr. Lane manages to discuss just about everything that happens around his Joshua Tree bunker. Each week during Coved, I needed to drive...”Read full review »
MNoelMiller via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/23
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“Just found my copy of Desert Oracle #10, someone (something?) squirreled it away on my bookshelf shoehorned between “A Crow Doesn’t Need A Shadow” and “Steal Like An Artist”. After three weeks of fruitless searching, I resolved to go out to Cactus Mart to buy a replacement copy. I live in...”Read full review »
In the wind Dan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
“Let’s pretend there was a world in which I was allowed only one podcast it would be Ken Layne’s Desert Oracle. Ken Layne’s dedication to high strangeness and the American Southwest wilderness is unparalleled. Head and shoulders above anyone else taking a stab at these topics on any media platform...”Read full review »
Jerry138 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
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“to my knowledge, there's no show being made in america that compares. the highs are as high as radio has ever gotten. the lows are B+. been listening since episode 1. the real standout episodes are from the early years. episode 13 if you could pick only one.”Read full review »
a.j. tarnas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
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“I have loved the deserts of the American southwest ever since I first arrived in Canyonlands as a very young, supremely ignorant college grad from the mountains of Appalachia. Spent a long first night huddled in a sleeping bag reading Desert Solitaire by flashlight. Ken takes me back to that...”Read full review »
Pork Rind via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
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“This podcast is perfect. A wry, charismatic desert eccentric discussing nature, mythology, UFOs, history, literature, the macabre, and whatever else comes into his head, all in a in a sardonic growl that could only come from a late-night radio show from the heart of the Mojave. When I first...”Read full review »
WestwardTheWagons via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“Desert Oracle is incomparable. I’ve looked for something, anything, that strikes the same tone, and I have yet to find it. I would tell you it’s like Tom Waits meets the best of Art Bell meets the finest of our nature thinkers and philosophers, but this would not be fair to Ken Layne, who has...”Read full review »
BushwoodCC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“As a resident of cold, damp, New England, this is one of my favorites podcasts. It reminds me that warmth exists, even if it’s extreme warmth at times.”
PersisinME via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“Count on this for chill & thrill.
I miss the desert.”
Chrysalisstar via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/28/23
“The Desert Oracle is almost always enjoyable, and truly beautiful at times. I think it’s an audio treasure, and I hope that it’s around for many years to come. Recently though, I listened to an episode that troubled me greatly in which Ken went deep on climate change. In an attempt to assuage...”Read full review »
Xoxo79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/23
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“Five stars for the desert and weirdness episodes, one star for the opinion and complaint-sociology episodes.”
Oh my oh my oh my via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/22
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“This show eventually got to me in a negative way. Saying, “Let’s bring on the science guy who will indoctrinate our diabetic, autistic and emotionally stunted children…” is a rabbit hole of bitterness & judgment that I’m not into & not having. Done. Moving along. 3 stars is partial credit...”Read full review »
Fluffster Normalpaws via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/22
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“This is radio. Very interesting perspectives and the presentation is amazing. I usually listen to it in the wilderness. Echos from the quiet corners of reality seldom spoken of. Judgements upon a world gone awry. An auditory experience. Good medicine. This show makes me and my friends laugh.”
Truncated Popsickle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/22
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“I might live in New England but this feels like something I’d listen to on lonely nights driving home under the changing stars of a desert. Just make sure the lights in the sky don’t get to close”
Zenthropologist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/22
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“I look forward to every episode and love following the peregrinations of Ken Layne’s big mind. Plus, he’s often very funny.”
FinleyF24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/22
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“I thought I was the only one who thought these thoughts.”
sdkitergirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/22
“Can’t believe it’s been five years of history, lore, tall tales, characters, spiritual musings, thoughts in the night, curious observations and devotion. God (or the higher power/distant civilization/secret government agency of your choice) bless The Desert Oracle and here’s to many more.”
Hosenpants via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/22
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“Ride the wings of rah over the desert as you you meet the neurons that connect the still night air with the chaos of the coyote howl. I live in an insane giant metropolis and this sends me to a place where i ought to be.”
fr conaltis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/22
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“I like to listen late at night, when Ken's stories of UFOs and skinwalkers and climate collapse can burrow deepest into my skull.”Read full review »
Nick Douglas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/21
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“I am having a psychic emotional affair with this podcast. If you want good listening for a lonely night drive or sitting on the porch with a view of the sky, you’ve found it.”
no neck of the woods via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/21
“If Stan Ridgeway and Ed Abby had a baby it would be KL. Pure delight. Long live Desert Oracle!!”
grewupinbishop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/21
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“I began listening to these episodes several years ago and tho I live in the northern mountains, they get me thru the times till I can return to the desert southwest. Ken Layne has a remarkable talent for creating a fresh mix of lore, news, science and observation that is so good, even...”Read full review »
Gaia_8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/21
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