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“Love it!!! I find all of your titles interesting and actually quite educational! Keep it coming .”
Bev ???? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/24
“Really loved the first two episodes! They were both philosophically edifying and Blair does an awesome job of asking questions that make that philosophy practical and useful!
Has this podcast has progressed, I really enjoy how it helps me work on my own ally ship. thank you Blair for helping me...”Read full review »
thebenbailey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
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“I’ve been listening to Blair since his work at the Maxwell Institute. His brilliant questions and thorough understanding of the work of those he interviews makes his conversations exceptional. This particular podcast inspires and expands my world. Spirituality at its finest. Forever a fan. Blair!...”Read full review »
Taratboyce via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/23
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“I met Blair at the Faith Matters conference last year and decided to give the podcast a listen. I love the podcast. It enhances and expands my world view. Blair is the best podcast host that I’ve heard. He’s so good at asking questions and creating genuine, uplifting, and insightful conversation.”
Watch out for in-app purchases via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/23
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“Time to recommend Fireside with Blair Hodges again. Listening to the finale of Season 2 evoked my recent musings on wonder and joy, seemingly elusive concepts for many right now. But Blair and Ross Gay made them more relevant, critical really, and caused me to commit to focusing more on...”Read full review »
SharTeach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/23
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“Fireside is high caliber on every level—from the production quality to the subject matter, and the clear care with which Blair crafts his engaging questions. Every episode is a rich conversation with remarkable guests, who bring expertise and lived experiences to a variety of topics. It’s...”Read full review »
MtnBluBird via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/23
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“Blair Hodges has become a premier brand for me. He consistently chooses books I want to know more about, and he’s so good at the interviews, that I now listen to anything Blair does.”
ckim2620 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/23
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“Blair was the main reason I started listening to his prior podcast, and I'm so glad he has expanded the scope of books and interviewees and created this incredible place for listening and learning. I have been challenged (in a good way) by so much I have heard. Great authors and insights into...”Read full review »
smartremarker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“Blair is such a good interviewer. The show is a bit like a mix between Fresh Air and On Being. Blair picks fascinating guests - many of whom I haven’t heard from before - and does a great job relating with them and digging in.”
micah80ann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“This podcast is gold. It always elevates my thinking and feeling.”
Rachel Rueckert via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“Blair is a master questioner. Reminds me of Terri Gross of Fresh Air. Inquisitive, well-prepared, and able to elicit deep, personal answers. I love the guests and topics discussed in Fireside. They are always relevant and teach me things I didn’t know that I needed to know. My perspectives...”Read full review »
theswishyfishy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/23
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“A few episode were kind of interesting, but mostly boring”
SeniorGuapo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/23
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“Fireside with Blair Hodges is such an engaging podcast. Blair is a master interviewer who builds genuine rapport with his guests - cultural anthropologists, religious thinkers, social justice leaders and more. He isn’t afraid to tackle difficult questions with sensitivity and respect, ultimately...”Read full review »
MashaR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/23
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“Love this podcast and Blair Hodges! It has been a great addition to my listening. And I’ve bought and shared some of the books.”
Schw C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/22
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“I’ve been pleased to have a spiritual podcast I can recommend to anyone and be assured that the quality and focus will be valuable and accessible regardless of where they are or what their background is.
I’m grateful for this podcast.”
Elaikases via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/22
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“I’ve been listening since season 1, episode 1. Fireside is one of the few podcasts I listen to that I’ve never gotten bored of. Blair is an excellent interviewer who creates something worth listening to with every episode. The authors he interviews are genuinely interesting and Blair extracts...”Read full review »
Steffmartz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/22
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“Blair Hodges has long been one of my favorite podcasters, from the early years of The Maxwell Institute Podcast to Fireside. Blair is a masterful interviewer. His thorough preparation and probing questions consistently lead me to new insights. Plus, I always end up with at least one new book to...”Read full review »
CKP-KC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/22
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“I just found this podcast, and in two days I’ve listened to four episodes. Each episode is so interesting and thought provoking. Blair Hodges is well prepared, asks great questions, and keeps the focus on the guest and not himself. I’m looking forward to listening to all the past episodes as...”Read full review »
csand 65 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/22
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“Blair Hodges is a great interviewer and has many insightful comments. Great subject matter and very interesting. Thanks for this podcast.”
T.Yo. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/22
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“I have loved learning from each of Blair’s guests and desire to learn more from their own writings. The latest from Jeff Chu is no different. As much as I love Rachel Held Evans I even more want to read books from Jeff Chu now. Thank you for introducing me to so many fabulous people and thoughts.”
Desertortoise via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/22
“I have so much respect and admiration for Blair Hodges and his incredible gift as an interviewer. He interviews such thoughtful, brilliant guests and he always asks the best questions. He is so well prepared and the discussions are very engaging. I appreciate his expansive mind, thought provoking...”Read full review »
jakeballa5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/22
“The content is interesting, and Blair’s interviewing style is engaging, yet Blair keeps the focus on the person being interviewed. You can tell Blair prepares carefully for every episode, and he brings in diverse perspectives that I otherwise might not hear.”
mac_reviewer33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/22
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“Blair’s careful selection of important ideas from accomplished guests, along with his perfect editing work, make this podcast a delight to listen to and a treasure trove of profound insights.”
cayblood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/22
“I love this podcast! It’s the perfect mix: a bit cerebral but not dry; looking to broaden minds but it’s not depressing or preachy. Highly recommend!”
natalsassafrass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/22
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“Blair is one of the best in the podcast business. He has a true talent for generating deep, genuine conversation with everyone he interviews and accomplishes this is part by listening more than he talks. I loved the line-up of Season 1 and so far Season 2 is even better! Fireside features such a...”Read full review »
Matt Kern via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/22
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“Blair has the best guests and he has a wonderful way of questioning those guests. I’ve learned a great deal listening to this podcast”
Hulewsky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/22
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“Excellent, insightful, and positively gravid with worth-your-whileness, if you have thoughts or an inner life or ever aspire to have or associate with those who do. This show is a positive must if you incline even slightly toward literacy or making sense of the human experience and/or small,...”Read full review »
L-dGuy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/22
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“I’m just finishing up the first episode of the new season. I really enjoyed his interview with Ayala Fader. I wasn’t sure how interested I would be in a discussion about Ultra-Orthodox Jews, but it was fascinating. Blair does a great job asking insightful questions and really highlighting the...”Read full review »
Tiocraig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/22
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“Tough to believe this is technically a side-project. Blair always delivers a meaty interview that also somehow feels like a casual conversation. I find myself thinking back on each episode as I wait for the next to drop. Become a Firesider today!”
C_Watts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/22
“Success can be measured by a number of metrics, not all of which accomplish the same things. Whether in his previous podcasting enterprises or currently with Fireside, Blair Hodges brings a depth and quality to Mormon-adjacent podcasting that's hard to consistently match. He's a deep...”Read full review »
jaxonjwashburn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/22
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“His interview style and the guests work together to create amazing dialogue that leaves me deeply moved. More please!”
LeyCatherine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/22
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“Each episode is smart, thoughtful, and insightful, making accessible sometimes complex and/or difficult subjects to a much wider audience. The host and guests are terrific.”
ccjones13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/22
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“This is merely a progressive sociology podcast and has almost nothing at all to do with “religion” proper. It’s delivered in religious discourse, but is nothing more than regurgitated political, social, and cultural preferences and interests of progressive Academia today. Those warm fuzzies are...”Read full review »
ewayne91 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/22
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“Podcasts have been great - very insightful. Blair does a superb job as a boast and interviewer thanks!!!”
BillNicol via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/22
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“Another out of the park cast with Taylor Petrey.”
W. V. Smith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/22
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“I was excited to follow one of my favorite podcasters to Fireside — and I haven’t been disappointed. I would describe it as brain food for the always curious, never satisfied. What does it mean to always be learning and growing and creating beauty and meaning in the world? Even amidst so much...”Read full review »
kristineA99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/22
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“Blair Hodges is my favorite podcast host. He is thoughtful in his questioning and allows for his guests to present their material in a way that engages me as the listener in a way I don’t experience anywhere else other than the Joe Rogan. Joking. I would like Blair to have three working...”Read full review »
SummerElrod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/22
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“A fantastic podcast. Blair is always well read and articulate. He is one of the best interviewers in the podcast world. His guest are interesting and have important things to say about current social concerns. If you’re looking for something new to listen to and engage with, this podcast is it!”
jmjohnsonhikeon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/22
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“As a non-traditional thinker feeling like I’m always swimming upstream at church, this podcast is comfortably uncomfortable (if that makes sense). I appreciate Blair’s interview style, in addition to the people he chooses to have on the podcast. 10/10.”
RYRY1245678978 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/22
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“This is one of the most thoughtful, informative podcasts available. Blair Hodges is an outstanding host and he selects writers and guests who are wise, thought-provoking, and educational. Highly recommend!”
ChrisJ849212 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/22
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“Always great discussions and I love ending each interview with a few new book recommendations.”
cmwattsnyc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/22
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“I am only three episodes into this podcast but every episode has been truly thought provoking and I find myself wanting to come back quickly to get to the next episode. I love learning from the authors of the books as if I’m sitting with them face to face. I also love seeing God come more alive...”Read full review »
MRIPro5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/22
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“I love this podcast. Blair is an extremely thoughtful and gifted interviewer. His unique insight and commentary has helped me to become less afraid to talk about the growing tension between some of the traditions of my faith and my conscience, and more fully live the Gospel. Five stars!!”
C.B. Fernelius via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/22
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“Thank you so much for putting this together. I have always enjoyed the work Blair Hodges has done and am very much enjoying this. It is a wonderful view into worlds that I do not know but that I should know and really everyone should to know. If we did know them and worked to really fix the...”Read full review »
Tim Robison via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/22
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“I’m a stay-at-home mother, desperate for intelligent conversations about faith. Blair Hodges has lifted my spirit and filled my heart with hope as I raise five little girls to understand their value and their potential in our modern world. Blair asks such insightful and empathetic questions, it’s...”Read full review »
hecallsmeshell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/22
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“The Fireside podcast immediately pulls you in – like you are in the middle of a conversation that you absolutely want to be part of. You have so many questions that you desperately want to ask the guests, but you can’t because you aren’t really there – so Blair does it for you, only better. At...”Read full review »
Jedrial via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/22
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“Great insights into ideas I never even though to even think of. I like everything about this podcast, form the discussions, to the format. The only nitpick I got this the opening theme song but other than five stars!”
pJ3u via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/22
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“Can’t recommend this podcast enough. I was a fan of Blair when he was at the Maxwell Institute, and he has somehow found another gear with Fireside. Every episode changes me for the better, not just in the ideas shared but also from the example of engaged, faithful effort, wherever that faith is...”Read full review »
bryclops8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/22
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