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“I’ve been a fan of Sam Kean’s work for years. Science is not my best subject, and science history can often be a bit dry, but Sam is amazing at sharing the history of science in a fun and interesting way. This podcast and all his books are wonderful!”
blueoctavia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“Quite informational and intriguing! Many of the more disparaging reviews are attributed to ad breaks; but there are, frankly, only two per episode, which can be easily skipped.”
Mitskunki via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
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“I LOVE this podcast and the work you put into it! People in the reviews are driving me NUTS with complaining about the ads. Do you all realize you get this podcast for FREE? You have a fast forward button it takes like 5 seconds to skim through the ads, it’s bogus to give this wonderful podcast 1...”Read full review »
Petco is the best co. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“Love the show. It’s very exciting and interesting. I’ve learned so much about things I interact with on a daily basis. But the ads are ridiculous. I can handle the ones at the beginning and end of the podcast. But the ones in the middle drive me bonkers. They cut off the host in mid sentence...”Read full review »
SciHistLvr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/23
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“The quantity of ads is beyond obnoxious.”
Zorro in the Aisle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/23
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“omg please heed the reviews!! this used to be my favorite podcast but the ads are unbearable. I’ve listened to hundreds and this is by far the worst now.”
Jess8261987 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/23
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“Join Sam Kean for each episode about a weird and interesting story from the world of science. Fun, snappy presentation and narration. Definitely recommend.”
Jalachan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“Always excited to get new episodes in my feed. Great narration, amazing stories and tidbits I share constantly with my family (many eye rolls from my kids follow)
I also enjoy the audiobooks.”
Kturnmart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/23
“Interesting and well produced podcast. Stories are intriguing and the narrator is excellent. But the ads are out of control. Four to six minutes per episode. Set your fast forward to a minute.”
Sank63 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/23
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“Fascinating podcast but too many ads.”
AnaïsMiller via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/23
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“Kean is truly terrific. The podcasts are exactly like his books, packed with rare moments of history and facts you’ve never heard of. Why don’t schools teach this? Haven’t heard an episode that wasn’t thoroughly enjoyable and a perfect length for lunchtime listening!
If you’re a fan of...”Read full review »
Shady Ackors via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/23
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“Too long of the SAME advertisement for a 20 min episode. Sam Kean I live your books but please do your fans a favor and fix your podcasts and the amount of advertising. It’s over the top.”
DahliCat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/22
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“I would enjoy it more if half the episodes didn't randomly cut off a few minutes before the end. Please fix this. I shouldn't have to go to your website just to hear the last three minutes of the story.”Read full review »
alie1001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/22
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“Really love listening to these! Wish we could get more on a consistent basis.”
Rose454 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/22
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“Great information but the ads are killing me. Unbelievable. Worst podcast ever ad-wise.”
soymara via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/22
“This podcast always hits on the most interesting topics. The storyline is always engaging and Sam is a wonderful storyteller. I would recommend to all ages. Great for students that are showing interest in math, science, and science history.”
Illegalhands via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/22
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“I love your work and want to become a patrion, but the website you give only takes me to an advertisement. Please help me.”
tregigd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/22
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“I look forward to each new drop on my podcatcher.”
Tangled garden via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/24/22
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“I love Sam Kean’s books and the content of this podcast. Wish they were consistently 5-10 minutes longer. As someone who reads a lot of science history, Kean does a great job of telling stories which are repeated often but also stories I’ve never heard.”
jesshoop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/22
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“I really like Sam’s books but these episodes are too short and full of advertisements.”
Raquel from JC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/22
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“Can’t wait for new episodes! Always fascinating.”
Sah McD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/22
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“Fascinating and easy to listen to, highly recommended if you love history and science in storytelling form!! I love it!!”
sk1885 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/21
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“Love 💕it”
1wedfs4345 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/17/21
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“Your most recent episode seems to be pitching Lamarckianism. This is just bad science, a disservice to your listeneners, and a sensationalist misrepresentation of how evolution works.”
Sequitor? Sequitur? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/21
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“Each topic is a great way to start your science class. Each topic will peak your students interest and show how science can be interesting and how scientists are real ordinary people.”
tearsfromheaven via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/21
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“Really enjoying this so far! Give it a listen if you like shorter factual pods but with a unique spin. Haven’t heard a lot of these topics elsewhere which is nice!”
miss cgh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/21
“Think Lore, but focusing on science history. The topics range from obscure people who’ve been left behind by the history books to science-y discoveries. Great storytelling with interesting topics. I hope this podcast blows up in popularity because I can’t wait for more episodes!”
.constantly.curious. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/21
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“I love the vagaries of history and science that Sam tells in these stories. Incidental, accidental, but ultimately consequential.
PS I highly recommend his excellent book, Bastard Brigade.”
Determined to make change via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/21
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“I don't listen to a science history podcast to hear the host's political views. I turn to science to escape the constant politics, but Sam just couldn't help himself. I unsubscribed.”Read full review »
Kimtisha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/21
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“Science stories, expertly told”
chelseawald via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/21
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“Sam Kean breathes life into stories of scientific events and the people involved. I loved reading his books and gladly support him on Patreon.”
Astrcrabpuff via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/07/21
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“I absolutely LOVE Sam Kean! I think he’s an incredible storyteller and it’s so fun to experience that in a different form than his books. The Violinist’s Thumb inspired me to become a biochemistry major in college and I am so excited to see whatever Mr. Kean is up to next. Thank you!”
poindexter23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/21
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“I love the topics. He makes mundane historical people and events pertinent and fascinating. Through meticulous research, good production and enthralling storytelling he made me a fan from my first listen.”
mitchy_mitchy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/21
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“Consider referring to folks who do sex work as sex workers instead of prostitutes and hookers.
Otherwise amazing podcast, 5/5”
Paine Badtke via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/18/21
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“Rich in info. Allows me to research deeper on my own after listening. Great stuff, Sam!”
Jbjrcatches via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/21
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“My favourite non-fiction author, and now my fist podcast subscription. Listening through the whole series and enjoying it tremendously!”
Richardmtl via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/04/21
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“Really enjoy Sam and his story telling. Would recommend!”
Sparked1935 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/20
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“I picked up Sam Kean’s book, The Disappearing Spoon, a few years ago and have been a fan ever since. Found the podcast this summer and have really enjoyed the stories- Sam is such a great story teller!
I would have to agree with other reviews that the politics in the last episode were a turn...”Read full review »
earitzko via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/20
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“The last episode really annoyed me due to the political lies. Fauci flipped flopped so much, blame him.”
dfkfkdjd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/20
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“I read the book and this podcast is like an extra few chapters which is great.”
Fabiolacordova via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/20
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“I used to really enjoy this podcast and the twists and turns in the stories. It’s obviously well researched..... and then it had to get political. I listen to this podcast as a brief refuge from everything going on in the world, and now we can’t even have that.
Sadly, you lost me as a listener.”
Lynae333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/20
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“This podcast was a pleasure to listen to for a while, but Sam Kean couldn't keep his politics as second to the story. He, at first, did a good job of telling stories about history in science. In a hyper-political America, he kept his bias to a measured amount evidenced only in how he selected...”Read full review »
Fan of HippoLite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/20
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“I really enjoy the stories, history, and science of this podcast, but the last episode really turned me off. Too much political hate and hyperbole in the world today. I didn’t expect to find it in this podcast too. Taking a break for a couple months. I hope to come back to less partisanship and...”Read full review »
Libertarian in MI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/20
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“Science and history done interestingly.”
Gnm98 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/20
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“I LOVE THIS PODCAST! Disappearing Spoon is non-fiction storytelling at its best. It always feels like engaging in a breathless orgy with historical presumption, empirical evidence, the people who gently guide something into being, and the overwhelming, unreasonable, sometimes laughable things...”Read full review »
gracepotter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/20
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“I have been a fan of his books since the Disappearing Spoon. This podcast is very interesting, short and fun!”
Rebecca S10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/20
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“Only things wrong is that it’s too short”
PoppyEcho via Apple Podcasts ·
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08/20/20
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“Thank you so much for your work and passion. I love all the stories. I look forward to each one.
I appreciate the sound effects, puts a smile on my face. I have always thought that bringing a book to audio or story telling could include the atmospheric sounds. I recommend your podcast and...”Read full review »
Being the sea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/20
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