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“Love these two, they have a really good pov on pop culture. Only complaint is that sometimes they are like needlessly mean about people. I get that it’s exaggeration for comedy’s sake, but for people as smart as they are, it waters down the more genuine criticism they make sometimes. Like the...”Read full review »
smoothbrainboi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/24
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“⭐️ 10/25/24: how did I JUST put together that Lady Gaga’s identity versus persona is literally the same as Lee in Joker 2, pretending to be hard when she grew up rich. another layer. 🧅
💚 edited 8/22/24: NEED the House of Wax PS5 choice-based narrative game.”
Sassy Classy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/24
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“Just ignorant and boring”
SMSCHI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/24
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“Took a minute for me to get into this pod. Now I’m fully pilled. Love you guys”
Emmakomers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/24
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“silent of the LAMB 💚”
Raaacheeeel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
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“It’s not what we come here for - and you sound ignorant.”
NYCviewer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/24
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“Silent of the lamb”
Goldemort via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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“I listened to the show because I thought it was fun, but it’s incredibly jarring that they have casual anti-Semitic comments dropped into many episodes. It, obviously, ruins what would otherwise be a real fun show.”
PDX bravo fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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SEO_P via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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“Absolutely love this podcast”
Lre13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/24
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“only trust ppl who listen to this podcast. only date ppl who listen to this podcast. and if you don’t get it, it’s not for you ~ love & light”
OrcaBoi77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/24
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“I listened to almost all of their 11 part series about VPR. Ignored a few red flags about potential anti-blackness and ableism. Gave them grace and the benefit of the doubt. Had to bow out because the microaggressions and punching down became too much.”
spicymushroom823 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/24
“This is the only podcast about pop culture that actually does the SATISFYING sociopathically in-depth kind of deep dives that I crave. Every other pop culture podcast is forty minutes of sound bites that are just mashing together surface level headlines about trending topics and calling it a deep...”Read full review »
nothnx1528 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“I have never felt so validated by Joan and Matthew’s SF takes. Joan is right; the Daly City Cinemark IS the best theater. AND THE PING PONG TABLE PLACE. I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN. That establishment is populated by evil men.
But seriously, I’ve been listening to this podcast this the JoJo...”Read full review »
cvnnon_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/24
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“That’s how I felt when a friend introduced me to this podcast after one of our weekly VPR viewing parties. Truly impressive research and entertaining banter for anyone with an interest in pop culture. Thank y’all!”
nickcutlip via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“Only just discovered this TREASURE TROVE. uhh this is exactly the mix of critique and analysis of pop culture while also having a genuine love and fascination for it at the same time. You have amazing chemistry and banter! The episodes are epics (long form) which I personally love too. Thank you...”Read full review »
Gal8992 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/21/24
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“I love how thorough they are in their research! I listen to many pop culture podcasts and the deep dives E4F goes into are unmatched. A must listen.”
Only Black Woman Here via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“I came to E4F from joan’s gender reveal ep and now every week I am literally chomping at the bit for a new episode!! the most diligent and hilarious and also c*ntiest pop culture scholars I never knew I needed!!”
Zozohammy908 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/24
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“I’ve listenes to this podcast so much that i literally had a dream that i was at a Jonas Brothers concert😭 i don’t listen to them at all”
Canab<3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
12/05/23
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“a vital listen!”
Outerwear department via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“Love the patreon and main pod—always appreciate the analysis and context.”
kykeste77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/11/23
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“I don’t generally care much about celebrity gossip, but I love listening to Joan and Matt talk about it! The upshot is I then can have better conversations with others about this stuff as well. LOVE IT”
T--Murder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/23
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“started listening during the Selena / Justin episodes and have been listening religiously ever since. smart, incisive, and very well researched pop culture history and commentary. Bonus episodes on Patreon are also great, especially the beautiful women updates / SATC recap series.”
charb0t via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/23
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“I have been listening to Joan & Matt for many years at this point, and I’m still entertained & amazed by them. They are such great hosts & have such good chemistry together. I’ve honestly learned so much from them, they have fundamentally changed the way I think about the media that I...”Read full review »
Dalelala via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/23
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“Joan and Matthew are coming up with some of the best pop culture deep dives out there, pared with hilarious tangents and generally excellent humour. We love them. We love the pod. Long live e4f.”
ungodlybinch via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/28/23
“so smart, so funny, so insightful. i’ve been listening since the pod started and i think it’s made me a better person. love you joan and matt”
caropazrivera via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/23
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“Joan and Matt are truely pop culture visionaries. This podcast never misses and is at the top of my recommendation list. Infinite love for this gossip/artisan duo.”
Lfbabs via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/25/23
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“Joan and Matt are so smart and funny. If you like pop culture, this show will help you think more critically about the nature of celebrity and how it operates in this day and age. I always have a blast and learn something new when I listen to E4F and I can’t recommend it enough.”
pizzatarian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
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“They predicted Scootergate, so you know they’re really big brained.
Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson are insightful and have taught me how to better ingest modern PR and advertising. And they’re fun and funny!
I would suggest starting with their Pop Music That F***s or Balenciaga series and...”Read full review »
miranda L. (chicago) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
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“Shout outs to this show for covering pop culture in a way that is entertaining but also lets the gags put on the Zizecian ideology glasses without feeling icky. Seriously though my girlfriend loves you guys and now I do too. She’s become more of a pinkie and I’m more gaged for it. You make the...”Read full review »
Mark MyWords Fisher via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/19/23
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“A five-hour deep dive of Ariana Grande with citations?! This is the pop culture podcast I’ve been looking for.”
ratherthan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“Best gossip/ critical commentary/ joyous pod”
Sarah Lerner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/23
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“It take a very specific chemistry between hosts for me to get into a chat style podcast. Joan and Matthew are funny, cool, smart and empathetic. It’s an amazing feat to feel like you’re around a table with them, watching them riff and catch you up on internet nonsense. Don’t let the silliness...”Read full review »
ajahavsosb via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/14/23
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“My all-time favorite podcast! Hilarious and well-researched”
acrosstheuniverse5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/23
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“No one’s doing it like Joan and Matt!”
Hnscckendall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/23
“Each episode delves into subjects you constantly hear about in the news or social media, but the takes and unknown sides to the story presented by Joan and Matt always leave me feeling totally shook. They bring a human side to each story that doesn’t sensationalize the subject but rather humanize...”Read full review »
mattworks2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/23
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“The Drew Barrymore segment went on forever. It was so repetitive. I couldn’t access my phone to ff. When you decided to replay her statement, I started to tear up and wondered if this would ever end. Do better.”
angelle226 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/23
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“There’s nothing more annoying than a podcaster saying “I would never listen to this” or “let’s get the f outta here” while asking you to subscribe”
Texish via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/25/23
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“i, like joan, refuse to let men talk and burp too much. love it.”
4ll n1ckn4m4s t4k3n via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/23
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“love how the hosts cover pop culture/gossip topics from an analytical angle w/ extensive research. they somehow manage make u feel smart as you learn about justin bieber for example. lots o fun.”
shrughugs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/23
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“truly trusted and genius i love y’all but girl please let us hear matthew out 🤩lmao”
937586869 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/23
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“I don’t want to live in a world without this podcast”
henderdork via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
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