Not what it used to be
It didn't happen immediately, but the new host — as is acknowledged on the pod — has definitively changed EW. It is now much more self-satisfied and juvenile than I enjoy listening to; additionally, one of the hosts being an active, unabashed fan of a team is not a welcome change for me. While I don't think she herself is less smart than former hosts by any means — and indeed, her predecessor shared some of the above traits to a degree — the conversations she encourages and engages in certainly feel that way.Read full review »
The joy of recognition via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/24/23
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A great weekday15 minute look into baseball. Ben and Sam are smart, knowledgeable, and throw a bit of humor. Love!
tnyfn20 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/12/13
The Effectively Wild podcast should be a must listen for any baseball fan whether you are into advanced metrics or not. Sam and Ben take on a couple of topics a day and wrap it up in less than 30 minutes. While there are some other really long podcasts that I enjoy, it is nice having a quick,...Read full review »
Georgia Jayhawk via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/08/13
Certainly informative. Pretty sure they take OxyContin before every show.
bsmith333 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/14/12
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