Reviews
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This podcast stirs up so many feelings. A nostalgia for things I have never even known. A yearning to know people heard on a short tape. A desire to see things described that no longer exist. An admiration of people who preserve bits of “unimportant” history.
I’m listening a second time to the...”Read full review »
is rhis name taken? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“No. You can’t do this to me. This is actually the best podcast I’ve found. Can’t listen to it constantly bc it’s not that kinda cast. But, once a week or so, tune in for something wholly unexpected and thoughtful. The rang of topics is refreshing and I need more.
In particular, I very very much...”Read full review »
babsoftheroundtable via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“All The Stars. Clap clap clap. Love it!!”
Fluffster Normalpaws via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Maybe my favorite podcast ever, but I thought it was done a couple of years ago. Every episode is fascinating.”
Anthony Wilson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I loved the first season, and the theme of the show overall. It’s fascinating stuff for those who like obscure wonders. From there, I feel like the show has degraded in quality over time, content wise. The episode subjects have drifted away from what I understood the focus of the show to be,...”Read full review »
jaydendragon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’ll echo most of the positive reviews- this is a lovely and well produced pod. I’ve found myself intrigued by topics I thought I’d skip (synthesizers- who knew?)… but there’s definitely an episode here and there, more often recently, that I’ll skip through and not finish. But all the gems mostly...”Read full review »
miss cgh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“5 stars”
KSU22KCKCeast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I'm only part way through the second season yet I've learned quite a bit about so many things I didn't even know existed. The concept is great and so far, most of the subjects have been fascinating. Sure, every one isn't going to "be a hit", but that's just personal...”Read full review »
SueRovens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Great podcast! But how did you do a two part episode and not go into Redbox?? Those are still out there.”
seth wallace clark johnson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“…if they would just let the interview be the focus. The podcast is over-produced to the degree that it distracts from the interviews and is near-unlistenable. Then, of course, iHeartRadio’s mandatory three ads every 15 minutes break right into the episode without warning, ruining any chance of...”Read full review »
Lazy N Productions via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This is hands-down one of the most gorgeously written and produced podcasts I’ve ever heard in over a decade of listening. It’s a journey for the imagination and the mind, and each story is lovingly told over a beautiful, high-quality soundscape of audio. I absolutely recommend this to every...”Read full review »
MissElla02 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I just can’t say enough about how much I love this show. From the very first episode I was hooked.
The vintage 1950’s home video which is so mundane was suddenly brought to life for me in a way I didn’t even know was possible.
It’s made me so much more appreciate the ephemera in my life....”Read full review »
Jconway1002 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I rarely (which is to say never) write reviews but I feel so strongly about how great this podcast is that I finally felt compelled to rate and review. I’ve listened to this pod since its first year and love the theme and host. The stories are excellent and the host allows the story to be told,...”Read full review »
SideDishLongmont via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Love this show since season 1. Hope for many more seasons.”
ManzyG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This is one of my favourite podcasts! Always interesting stories- bite sized treats for audio and ephemera lovers exploring what things from the past mean in our lives”
Amy Tinderbox via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/07/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I enjoyed season 1 and was eager for season 2. Season two has lost value for the sake of diversity.”
86carr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Second season- The second season isn’t great. It doesn’t have the same focus as the first season and is just kind of “meh.” I finish listening to episodes and think “wait, what was that about?” They just don’t stick at all. I only continue to listen because the first season episode...”Read full review »
fjskekfic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Love this show especially the episode acoustic fossils”
MKimG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“The sound design is incredible”
LB19845 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“What’s wrong with me?
So excited for Season 2. Hard to live up to season 1.”
Ultraman Hayata via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“As a history buff I love this!”
Chellzapoppin via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/11/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Perhaps because this type of audio voyeurism reminds me of endless tapes of my childhood, captured with no real purpose or intention, caught on a small cassette player, this is absolutely one of my favorite podcasts. Yes, I’m a complete eavesdropper & cannot get enough.”
Baffldovrit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/21
“This series transports the listener. I look forward to new episodes so I can escape if just for a short while. I also prefer podcasts episodes that are single stories mainly. Ephemeral will not drag the story out like the serials of the first half of the 20th century. Defiantly worth...”Read full review »
Nope Taylor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/21
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This is both an informative and captivating podcast and the attention to detail is mind boggling... I want more episodes please”
Jimmy Zografopoulos via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/26/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“A great collection of fascinating, almost forgotten histories. I love the attention and care in which these stories are researched and told here, reclaiming their place in history and educating listeners at the same time. The standout episode is definitely Episode 3, Diaspora. I will say the...”Read full review »
Brushrock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I've never heard anything like it, but it's like stories grandmas tell to their grandkids so they won't be forgotten. Things we never knew, things that for sure are amazing. I love this. My favorite episode is about the Turkish and Armenian musicians in New York. It blew me away, and...”Read full review »
Tina_Bambina via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/02/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I absolutely LOVE this podcast. The fleeting idea of Ephemeral recordings is something that everyone should have knowledge of. I hope this podcast changes your life like it did mine. I think about it regularly, as it hit me deep in the feels. LOVE LOVE LOVE.”
GerritElzinga via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/20
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’m overwhelmed with how beautiful this podcast is. It’s thought provoking and invokes such nostalgia. It’s about something I think about constantly as I age and watch my children and grandchildren grow older. It is so poignant to remember those important moments in our lives that are so fleeting...”Read full review »
Susan Spring via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I didn’t know if I would like it but it was amazing”
MelChamp73 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/06/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Thank You for your care and attention in bringing us hidden gems from our world throughout time.”
The Real Zen Boy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I am grateful for the opportunity to listen to this wonderful podcast. Ephemeral has opened my mind to every moment of my life past and present.
Thank you”
Tony4@joe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This show really caters to my interest in pondering obscure topic. Really enjoy it.”
72stingray via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Like listening to 2 psuedo intelectuals trying to impress each other with infinite minutia and personal anecdotes.
SNORE
Good for background noise but something you don't mind walking away from while it's still playing.”Read full review »
East Bay Rider via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Such a big fan of Ephemeral. Incredible audio editing, phenomenal storytelling, and everything one could hope for in a creative venture.”
MHarrisPDX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Only 5 episodes in and loving it. Enjoying the variety so much. Thank you.”
hitzburgher via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/14/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I am fascinated by the past and by ephemera and I have found this podcast to be absolutely enchanting. I love it!”
JLMiraldi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This has become my favorite podcast within two episodes, and imagine my joy when I saw there was a new episode available today! I find the subject of the podcast, endlessly fascinating, and has led to so many conversations with my family over memories, personal artifacts, joy, sadness and even...”Read full review »
erikakor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“My best regards from Colombia
Amazing research work and sound design. Some episodes are very captivating, other are quite educational. I had never heard or read about The Armenian Holocaust, the Hello Girls, or the Collyer Brothers.
I’d like to hear stories outside of the US.
Thank you”
Coopeurphy via Apple Podcasts ·
Colombia ·
09/19/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I love it so much. Found sound and blasts from the past. It's like Fugative Waves on NPR before the Kitchen Sisters became propagandists. Keep on keeping on. Don't fall into the trap of going toward a political route.”Read full review »
luvit1939 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This show holds my attention like few podcasts can. I might think I will put this show on while I do something else, but I will end up just sitting and listening. It pulls me in and keeps me there.”
Eddy-Bee via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/12/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“One of the most riveting yet melancholic podcasts I’ve heard. Ephemeral has me aching for the past while celebrating the temporary moments we have managed to preserve.”
Meerkatopolis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Aimed to a niche market, this will bore the average Jane to sleep.”
Ash8787421780 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“If you like 99pi or Here Be Monsters, this is the podcast for you. I recommend the DuMont episode but they’re all great.”
🤖🐧 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Fantastic concept, flawless execution, and a truly pleasurable emersion without the usual trite podcast horse doo doo. Excellent storytelling.”
phaserbreakfast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Some of the episodes, such as “Diaspora” were engrossing. Some of the others were boring. The episode on the Collyer brothers was well done, but the story has been oft told and the subject of many books and podcasts. The series is marred by unnecessary and irritating background sound effects....”Read full review »
Mogadeet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This podcast is everything an audiophile could ask for. Matt's involvement with anything is always a treat, but this show in particular has really inspired me in my own pursuits. Can't wait for the next season. The last episode made me tear up.”Read full review »
BurnTheTapes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“There are so many things I could say regarding how this podcast makes me feel and the effect it’s had on me. But I’ll just leave it at this: this podcast changed my life. Thank you.”
Rigssss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/19
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Nice 1st few episodes. But by the end I realized why some things are SUPPOSED to be ephemeral and fade away.”
Rusty Rebar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/19
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Listen now
Links
Genres
Artwork or description wrong?
Request an update »
Updates may take a few minutes.
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
