Reviews
“This is my absolute favourite podcast when it comes to cultural topics. I love how Lilah Raptopoulos finds such a broad variety of topics. There is food for thought in every episode and somehow even the Super Bowl is turned into a fun and interesting cultural discussion.”
Sophie259 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/09/24
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“Lived this espisode. New to the show but really liked the practical advice and insights into every day issues.”
Yeohb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/01/24
“I have been a big fan of the show through its many reincarnations and have loved the show and the hosts over the years. However I feel like the quality of the content has become more and more diluted. I really miss the “Culture Call” during early pandemic days when it has been such inspirational...”Read full review »
Jjjjjjj1234567789 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/15/23
“I love this show and this week’s one with call ins from listeners has to be a fave. Funny and also profound, I approached my day in hot sticky London with renewed enthusiasm having heard this. Always a great variety of topics and thoughtful inverviews. And no adds! Yay!”
Book lover of Barnes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/16/23
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“I always find something new to be interested in. It’s like an audio version of a culture section in a magazine!”
mspassell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/23
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“Good luck trying to imagine what Lilah and her team might feature in the next episode. It’s always unexpected, always thoroughly and meticulously researched, always fascinating.
Thank you to the entire team involved in the creation of one of my favourite podcasts.”
NichDawg via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/22/23
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“I really like the topics this show covers and the approach it takes (weaving together interviews, reviews, personal history). I do however feel like the interviewing is somewhat superficial and unchallenging. It feels like pandering to the invitees to the point of swooning, with usually very...”Read full review »
Tempamua via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/03/23
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“I can’t have enough of this podcast. Lilah and the team always do a fantastic job putting together new episodes that have something interesting and unique, with new topics coming up that never make the show boring. Thank you so much to all at the FT weekend!”
Matt Sib via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/01/23
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“The host has a slightly unpleasant voice for a podcast and always agrees with what the interviewee says. She never challenges anything”
gvamisc via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
02/15/23
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“Been following FT weekends since it launched. Very nice content every week so far (impressive)!”
Irene_C_S via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
02/12/23
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“Wake up on Saturday. Play the show. A weekly routine that takes me all over the world, from museums to restaurants to book stores. A fantastic podcast.”
EpocCam Anonymo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/11/23
“Excellent podcast to kickstart your weekend, have a little bit of fun, and listen to out of the box stories”
Erwan225 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/11/23
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“Good topics, but the presenter’s style is uniquely grating and patronizing. I suspect she is very clever person trying to sound as stupid as possible because she thinks everybody else is stupid.”
Kim O'Hara via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/23
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“Too many Californianisms, such as the incorrect use of “like””
wewonthewar via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/17/23
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“i always listen to the ft weekend podcast on Sundays while cleaning my mom’s kindergarten. it’s so interesting, charming, insightful snd inspiring every single time! glad that i discovered this podcast it has been a welcome addition to my weekly routine. can’t wait for new content in 2023!
best...”Read full review »
people_call_me_julia via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
12/18/22
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“I have been a listener since the inception of this podcast and I really appreciate diversity of topics , informed commentary, and delightful conversations.”
jeff_in_arlington via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/22
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“Just like a good weekend magazine, there is always something each weekend to enjoy in the podcast. Ms Raptopolous is a great interviewer and her warmth makes for a very pleasant as well as informative show.”
David from Gainesville via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/22
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“How is this podcast connected to anything FT?
Sounds like completely irrelevant topic educated by amateur “journalists”.
Shame on FT for hosting it.
It is dilutive to the FT brand.”
My1World via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/11/22
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“This is one of my favorites show, and I love to start my weekends listening to it. A charming host, great hosts and interesting topics. Highly recommended.”
Gamer1506 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/22
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“Very disappointed by the episode on young brits and the passing of the Queen. I did not expect this level of non-discussion and casualness from the FT.”
FTsubscriberBrussels via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
09/18/22
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“Lilah and her team always put together an interesting and relevant show. Look forward to it every week.”
Alicefan 101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/22
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“One of the few podcasts that give such a good coverage on cultural aspects as well. A very good mix of easy topics as well as important one is deep implications. A real good Sunday listen”
usingbloomberfor20years via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
09/04/22
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“Lilah and her guests lift the curtain on so many fascinating stories, week after week. Original and energizing podcasting.”
nick van praag via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/22
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“No better compagnon during my Saturday morning walk. Always a surprise. Info and experienced shared with love. Focus on our common humanity.”
#dreamerswhodo via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
05/03/22
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“Lilah brings sparkling energy and focus to such an array of timely discussions and interviews that I find the podcast simply irresistible. She does not hesitate to deep dive into topics, even sensitive ones yet she manages to convey a lightheartedness that I really appreciate. Well balanced and...”Read full review »
Lost and Traveling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/22
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“Superb podcast, very entertaining and insightful. My favorite of all the FT or WSJ podcasts.”
E Board via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/22
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“I really enjoy this podcast. Such intelligence in every episode. My beef 🥩 is with the book 📕 recs. I unfortunately bought Ted Chiang’s Exhalation after listening to the sci-fi segment on a beautiful Sunday morning and turns out the book is a pretentious STEM snooze 💤 fest. I seriously want my...”Read full review »
HolyMoses via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/22
“I admit I hardly ever read the Arts/Culture/Lifestyle section of the newspaper but these episodes starting appearing in the feed of the weekday version of the FT daily briefing…and I’m very thankful that they did; the episodes are charming & the show really does an excellent job w/ the guests...”Read full review »
sspinintx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/22
“Hands down the best show I subscribe to ( subject to the caveat above ) . A great breadth of topics , always engaging and interesting, an enthusiastic host and lots of really knowledgeable journos. Never patronising. I’d subscribe to the FT off the back of this if I didn’t already. Hats off to...”Read full review »
Easily impatient via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/22
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“Would recommend anyone checking out the content in each week’s episode - a wonderful variety of topics which means you are almost guaranteed to find something for you one week at least. It is well presented and typical of the FT’s high quality journalism. Highly international in flavour.”
PelicanDFW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/22
“Incredible breadth of topics, which are discussed with lightness, clarity, and nuance. ‘Eye opening’ might be overused as an adjective, but this podcast most definitely fits that description. Love the clever way they are constructed. Plus, Laila has a gift for asking questions.”
_greyhound_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/22
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“Really enjoy listening to all the varied topics that are included. Great to have a weekly episode to go through everything!”
Jenethron via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/20/21
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“Very good podcast. Lilah is good and personable host. I love the way she makes connections to her own life.”
GarryGeneva via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/18/21
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“You do such a great job representing the breath of the topics in the FT weekend. I have missed getting that paper since it’s not delivered in my city anymore, and this has been a great way to get back to it. And Lilah, I just love your voice and your style. This podcast is the one calming...”Read full review »
RitzQE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/21
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“This has rapidly become one of my favourite podcasts to listen to on a lazy weekend morning. The topics covered are varied from hiking up mountains with young kids to judging the Booker prize and the implications of increasing the life expectancy of people with medical technology and...”Read full review »
Varrich7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/14/21
“I’m so enjoying the new season and version of the FT Weekend podcast. The eclectic nature of the topics each week is very satisfying. Thank You Lilah and others!!”
NikoHKK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/21
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“Very high quality”
Ui14 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/02/21
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“I’ve ejoyed reading FT Weekend when I could find it. Enjoying making this podcast a part of my weekend.”
cjayzz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/21
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“A highlight of my week, varied, well written, thought provoking and engaging.”
Pootlesyah via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/05/21
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“Excellent podcast. Very thought provoking and yet easy to listen to.”
Sandy from London via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/11/21
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“I really enjoy this podcast and hope it will come back. FT Culture Call is a perfect blend of intellectual, casual, and incredibly interesting: the sheer range of people that appear on the podcast and topics discussed makes for some fantastic conversations.”
I'm_super-pissed11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/07/21
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“I hope Culture Call comes back - you two do a great job and interview interesting people. As someone that has trouble keeping up on culture, this is a great way to catch up and find new movies, books, shows etc to check out”
bbinsf94 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/21
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“Hope to hear another of your excellent podcasts soon ?I wrote to to from Nanjing around a year ago when the lockdown was impacting on so many lives . I am
happy to say we continue happy and healthy here and looking forward to school resuming after the Lunar New Year holiday . Keep on keeping on...”Read full review »
Nanjing Golfer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/19/21
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“This is my favourite podcast reviewing the arts. The personal dimension Gris and Lilah bring to their choice of guests and their conversations makes these podcasts refreshingly new and exciting. Can’t wait for the next series!”
gerbro20 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/21
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“Interesting guests and topics but the hosts are bland and uninformed, and add zero value. Not everyone is a good interviewer, as this podcast demonstrates.”
fairestreviewerever via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/22/20
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